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Owner’s Guide 2
Owner’s Guide
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Owner’s Reference
NuWave Phono Converter
Our attorney (overly cautious by nature) would recommend that you power down your preamplifier,
DAC or even your entire system before connecting the NPC to be super safe. If, however, you are
like us, you’ll want to simply make sure the preamplifier or DAC is properly muted, as connecting
up a new piece of gear can make some ugly noises if you’re not careful. Show respect.
Plug the NuWave Phono Converter into an AC receptacle with the proper voltage for the unit,
preferably using a Power Plant, Dectet or appropriate power conditioner or, at least, a dedicated
AC line fed from a PS Audio Power Port AC receptacle. A dedicated line means there is nothing
else plugged into the wiring feeding the AC receptacle and that wiring returns directly to the AC
breaker box.
While the NPC can be connected to a two-prong ungrounded outlet, it is recommended that you
use a 3-prong (in the US) grounded outlet. Most countries use grounded AC outlets as a matter
of course. Yours is most likely a grounded outlet already.
Use the best shielded AC power cable you can to connect a NuWave Phono Converter to its AC
source. The better the power cable the less chance for a loss of all the rich musicality the NPC
provides.
Once power is applied to the unit it will be necessary for you to reach around to the back of the
unit and turn on the AC power switch. This is the master AC power switch and can be used at
any time to power on and off the unit. When powering on or off the unit, please make sure your
preamplifier or DAC is muted so you don’t get a power down “pop”.
When first powered up the NPC will display a flashing PS logo light on the front panel. This is
the Blue PS Audio logo. The logo is not a standby power button, as it is on some PS products,
but rather a power indicator on the front panel. Once the logo light stops flashing the front panel
display will illuminate.
The display is designed to turn off, automatically, after approximately 24 seconds. To turn the
display back on, simply press any of the 4 front panel buttons.
We recommend leaving the NPC powered on at all times.
The unit will require a break in period to sound its best. We typically recommend leaving it powered
up for at least several weeks to reach its maximum sound quality. This practice of burn in may
seem overly “tweaky” to some but there is no doubt one will hear a change in the overall character
of the sound quality over time.
There are no user serviceable parts inside including a fuse. The top panel is held on with a
magnetic passive fastening system and can be simply popped off. Underneath is a subplate that
must be removed to access the insides if you insist on looking there. Show respect.
Power down first
Plug in the
NuWave Phono
Use the best
power cable you
can find
The blue PS logo
light
The display turns
off automatically
Break in or burn in
time
Getting inside
