PS Audio’s NuWave Phono Converter, NPC, is a new category for the High End that combines a state-of-the-art phono preamplifier and analog DSD/PCM converter together in a world’s first. This is high resolution audio at its best.
The NPC is a no-compromise approach to vinyl and analog reproduction in a high end audio system. The NPC accepts inputs from any analog source from tuners to turntables. This means users can input anything from an iPod to a $100,000 turntable setup, connecting the output of the NPC directly to a DAC, computer or preamplifier. Once connected you can play vinyl discs or any analog source either directly into your preamplifier, through the NPC’s analog outputs, or DAC through the NPC’s multiple asynchronous digital outputs. You can also connect the NPC to your computer and RIP (record) to your heart’s content in either double DSD or 192kHz 24 bit PCM. This is the device you need if you’re going to build a library.
The NPC produces both DSD and PCM from its digital outputs and high resolution fully balanced analog from its audio outputs. Use the NPC as the vinyl heart of your purely analog setup or digital setup. Either way, albums and analog sources of all types come alive with the NuWave Phono Converter.
High resolution balanced or single ended analog outputs
High resolution asynchronous DSD and PCM outputs
1 stereo analog input from any source such as a tuner
1 stereo phono input
Accepts low output moving coil cartridges (0.3mv)
Moving magnet cartridges
Passive RIAA curve
Resistive cartridge load selector
Mono or stereo select
100% pure analog path for the phono stage
Gain select from the front panel
Reclocked digital output to 192kHz 24 bit
Reclocked DSD output at 64X and 128X
Polarity invert function
S/PDIF, I2S, USB digital outputs
DoP protocols for DSD
Massive power supply
Front panel OLED display
RIP to either Mac or PC in DSD or PCM
Build a library of your vinyl, tape or from radio broadcasts
Record live events or even studio work without compromise
Play live into any DAC with DSD or PCM
