PS Audio PerfectWave Owner's Reference Manual - page 7
Connecting the Pwd
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Wireless USB Dongle
Available sometime in late 2010, from any PS Audio Dealer,
the USB Wireless Dongle will allow you to connect your
Bridge to your Wireless Network. Insert the USB Wireless
Dongle into the USB host input on the Bridge at the rear
of the PWD, then follow the instructions included with
the USB Wireless Dongle. This Wireless solution has
been specially designed to ensure extremely low latency
network connectivity and is second in preference to a wired
connection.
Wireless Ethernet Adapter
Wireless Ethernet Adapters connect to your Wireless
Network and provide a Ethernet connection to the
Bridge. Such devices are available from a wide range of
manufacturers. Setup of the device is usually performed on a
computer prior to connecting it to the Bridge via a Category
5, or higher, Ethernet cable.
More details on the Network setup can be found in the
Network Audio section of this user guide.
Connecting the PWD Output
The PWD is designed to drive a power amplifier or preamplifier
directly. The outputs of the PWD are high-performance, high
current outputs that can drive long lengths of interconnect cable
without degradation.
Our recommendation is to use the PWD directly into your power
amplifier and bypass the preamplifier. “There’s no preamplifier
like no preamplifier”. Certainly this is your choice but we
believe the fewer pieces of equipment in the chain the better
performance of the system.
The PWD has two types of analog outputs, balanced XLR or
single ended RCA. You may use one or both outputs at the
same time. Be aware that most amplifiers and preamplifiers will
produce 6dB more level with the balanced outputs as opposed
to the single ended outputs. If you are using both outputs be
advised they will be at different levels.
If the PWD has a gain mismatch with your power amplifier, you
can use the balanced outputs and achieve 6dB more gain or
choose the single ended RCA outputs for lower gain.
RCA or single ended inputs will be the typical inputs as many
preamplifiers, surround processors receivers, integrated
amplifiers and power amplifiers have only this standard type of
input.
Plug either the RCA or the XLR outputs of the PWD into a line
level input on the preamp, integrated, Amplifier or Receiver. Do
NOT plug the output of the PWD into a phono or equalized input
of any type.
Once everything has been connected, use a high quality AC
cable to power the PWD. DAC’s in particular are quite sensitive
to AC power and produce a bit of line noise themselves. Make
sure you have a high quality shielded power cable to power the
PWD.
PS Audio produces an entire line of high quality shielded power
cables that are generally accepted as being one of the best in
the industry.
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