PS Audio PerfectWave DAC MKII Owner's Reference Manual - page 5
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Getting Started
Getting Started 1
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Owner’s Reference
PerfectWave DAC MKII
LOCATION
A good location for your DAC is in a cabinet or on a shelf at an easily accessible height. The
receiver for the remote is located to the left of the Touch Screen. A direct line of sight will ensure
optimum operation, as the IR receiver in the PWD has a relatively narrow range of view. If the
PWD is to be in a visually restricted space it might make sense to add an optional IR booster
near the PWD to increase the range of the remote control.
USING WITH A PERFECTWAVE TRANSPORT
The PWD and PWT were designed to stack on top of each other if they are not placed on
separate shelves. To do this, remove the feet from the unit you wish to place on top of the stack.
Carefully place the top unit so it rests on the bottom unit. You will note that the bottom of the
corners of each PerfectWave piece is specially designed to mate with the top corners of another
PerfectWave.
DIGITAL INPUTS
The PWD offers multiple digital input choices including: The Network Bridge, XLR (AES/EBU), RCA and
TOSLINK (S/PDIF), USB as well as I S. All inputs, including USB, are capable of accepting high-definition
digital audio signals. The TOSLINK input is capable of 96kHz, 24 bit audio and all other inputs, including
the USB, are all capable of handling up to 192kHz 32 bit data.
The PWD uses an HDMI cable to transfer I S data. This data can only be used with another
compatible PS Audio component, such as the PerfectWave transport, and will not work in other
HDMI equipment as the I S format incorporated does not comply with the HDMI standards. The
HDMI connector and cable were chosen to carry the I S signal because of their superior high-
speed data transmission capabilities for multiple clocks and data lines.
As in all high performance audio applications, the quality of the cable is important to the overall
sound, although any manufacturer’s cables can be used. PS Audio manufactures two models of
approved I S ready HDMI cables, either of which are highly recommended for this application.
No HDMI cable was included with the PWD and to get started it is OK to use an off-the-shelf
HDMI cable.
AC POWER
Your new PS Audio DAC is supplied with a removable AC Power cord. While the supplied cord is of good
quality, it is recommended that you replace it with one of PS Audio’s matching PerfectWave AC power
cords for optimum performance. It is also recommended that you connect your new PWD to one of PS
Audio’s award-winning AC power products such as the P3, P5 or P10 Power Plants.
Installation
Considerations