PS Audio Power Plant P500 Operation Manual - page 8
[MWAV2] MultiWave2
MultiWave2 is a 60Hz SineWave that incorporates
a pseudorandom collection of frequencies which
are dithered from 55-65Hz.
Using this slightly random frequency deviation is
similar to adding dither on a digital audio source.
Power supply dithering can lower the perceived
noise floor and help remove apparent glare on the
audio signal.
[MWAV3] MultiWave3
MultiWave3 is a combination of Multiwave1
with a slight degree of 3rd harmonic addition
(MultiWave1).
Try this setting and see how the audio sounds
and the video looks. All systems can respond
differently to each MultiWave pattern.
[MWAV4] MultiWave4
MultiWave4 is full combination of MultiWave1
and MultiWave2. It generates a pseudorandom
collection
of
f r e q u e n c i e s ,
however
instead
of
generating
SineWaves
it
generates
the
same waveform as
MultiWave1.
Again, try these
setting on your
system
to
see
which one has the
highest perceived
benefit in terms of
performance.
[AUTO] AutoWave
This revolutionary new process automatically
computes the best MultiWave II setting for
a particular power load as presented by the
connected equipment. The beauty of this system
is its ability to instantly change the power setting
of the AC regenerator with the dynamic load
variations the equipment presents.
AutoWave automatically selects MultiWave™ 2-
4 depending on the dynamics of the power load.
The selection is made continuously as the power
factor changes.
Music is a dynamic medium as is video. One
MultiWave II setting may be the best when an
audio/video system is reproducing low level
information and another MultiWave II setting is
probably better when higher levels of power are
delivered to either the loudspeaker or to a video
monitor.
AutoWave solves this problem by selecting
the exact waveform combination based on the
equipment’s dynamic needs.
Notice of MultiWave II operation:
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchronous fans
should not be used with MultiWave II or AutoWave. These
products must be used with 60Hz SINE mode or be plugged
into the Filtered AC outlets.
Servo System
The Power Plant provides a virtual Servo System
to continually correct for any DC offset. This will
reduce hum from problematic or sensitive trans-
formers as the Power Plant produces pure AC
waveforms indefinitely without the need for cali-
bration.
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