{"product_id":"ps-audio-nuwave-dsd-dac-silver","title":"PS Audio NuWave DSD DAC - Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePS Audio NuWave DSD\u003c\/strong\u003e is an audiophile-grade Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) designed to deliver high-resolution digital playback across both PCM and native DSD formats. Built into a heavy aluminum and steel chassis hand-crafted in Boulder, Colorado, the NuWave DSD derives much of its core design philosophy from PS Audio's flagship DirectStream DAC. Powered by a massive analog power supply featuring a custom toroidal transformer, seven multi-stage voltage regulators, and 15,000 µF of filter capacitance, it delivers dynamic, low-noise audio reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the center of its digital architecture is the ESS Sabre 32-bit Hyperstream DAC, coupled to a custom Complex Programmable Logic Device (CPLD) input stage. Operating in Native Mode without sample rate conversion, the CPLD identifies, reclocks, and shapes incoming data to eliminate jitter prior to conversion. Analog output is handled via a passive filter network and a fully balanced, direct-coupled Class-A hybrid output stage, delivering extended bandwidth and ultra-low output impedance for seamless integration into high-end audio systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKEY FEATURES \u0026amp; PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGIES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Mode Processing \u0026amp; CPLD Clocking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct bit-perfect signal path bypasses sample rate conversion (SRC) degradation, utilizing a simplified FPGA\/CPLD to reclock data and eliminate jitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-Bit ESS Sabre Hyperstream DAC:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-resolution digital-to-analog processing engine paired with passive analog filtering to prevent harsh digital artifacts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Resolution Asynchronous USB \u0026amp; I2S Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e XMOS-based asynchronous USB and native I2S via HDMI handle PCM up to 192kHz\/24-bit and DSD (Single 2.8 MHz \/ Double 5.6 MHz) via DoP or raw streams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully Balanced Class-A Hybrid Output Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discrete semiconductor and IC hybrid topology delivering high drive capability with low output impedance across balanced XLR and single-ended RCA connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLinear Analog Power Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built around a heavy toroidal transformer, 7 individual regulators, high-speed bypassed diodes, and 15,000 µF total capacitance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Metal Billet Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy steel and aluminum chassis designed to minimize mechanical vibration and electromagnetic interference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Category\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital-to-Analog Converter (DAC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePS Audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel Designation\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNuWave DSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDAC Chip Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eESS Sabre 32-Bit Hyperstream Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital Input Processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCPLD (Complex Programmable Logic Device) Reclocking in Native Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalog Output Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFully Balanced, Direct-Coupled Class-A Hybrid Array (Passive Filtering)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSupported Digital Formats\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePCM (up to 192 kHz \/ 24-bit) | DSD (Single-Rate 2.8 MHz \/ Double-Rate 5.6 MHz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1x Coaxial S\/PDIF (RCA), 1x Optical S\/PDIF (Toslink), 1x I2S (via HDMI), 1x Asynchronous USB 2.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCoaxial \u0026amp; I2S Input Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCoax: PCM 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz | I2S: PCM up to 192 kHz, Native DSD64 \/ DSD128\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUSB Input Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePCM 44.1 kHz – 192 kHz | DSD64 \u0026amp; DSD128 via DoP\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptical Input Capability\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePCM 44.1 kHz – 96 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1x Stereo Pair Balanced XLR, 1x Stereo Pair Unbalanced RCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBalanced: 5.6 Vrms | Unbalanced: 2.8 Vrms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBalanced: 200 Ω | Unbalanced: 100 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10 Hz – 20,000 Hz (+0 \/ -0.3 dB) | Overall Bandwidth -3dB @ 60 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTotal Harmonic Distortion (THD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 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