Reference DAC

The nova150 utilizes the highly regarded ES9018K2M SABRE32 Reference DAC. The 9018 DAC is capable of accepting an extremely wide range of inputs all the way up to 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and 5.6MHz DSD (double-DSD). The DAC exhibits exemplary dynamic range, jitter elimination and low noise characteristics to satisfy even the most demanding listeners.

A New Generation of Power Amplification

The nova150 incorporates the latest generation of ICEPower amplification - with an impressive 150 watts per channel. The amplifier utilizes ICEpower’s innovative and patented Hybrid Controlled Oscillation Modulator (HCOM) feedback and control techniques to ensure high output, wide bandwidth, low noise, robust stability and a simplified overall design. HCOM incorporates separate feedback loops after the power stage and after the output filter. This lets the system address specific issues related to the power stage and output filter independently, resulting in lower distortion, less noise on the output, a less load-dependent frequency response, and a very low output impedance compared to other class D amps. This new amplifier technology is extremely powerful, dynamic, quiet and most importantly... musical. Relatively small size and superior efficiency allows a nova chassis that is even smaller than its predecessors, without the large, heavy and expensive heat sinking common in class A/B amplifiers. The amplifier in the nova150 is capable of driving an extremely wide range of speakers with impedances as low as 2.5Ω and as high as 16Ω. Combine that with a power output of 150 watts per channel and you can be sure this new nova will easily drive your favorite loudspeaker.

Specifications and Features:

SPEAKER OUTPUT

Compatible Speakers: 2.5-16Ω
Output Power (WPC, 8Ω | 4Ω, <1% THD+N, AES17): 150 | 250
Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 105dB
Damping Factor (1kHz, 8Ω): >600
Frequency Response (20 - 20kHz): <+/-0.4dB
Inter-Modulation Distortion: >80dB below fundamental
Total Harmonic Distortion (AES17, 1kHz, 4Ω): 0.008%
Channel Separation (1kHz, 8Ω): >90dB

PREAMP OUTPUT

Output Voltage (rms): 3.8V
Output Impedance: 100Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Analog | Digital Source, un-weighted): 105dB | 105dB
Channel Separation (1kHz): >115dB
Frequency Response (Analog | Digital Source, 8Hz-20kHz): <0.1dB | <0.5dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% (2V rms, 1kHz, un-weighted)

HEADPHONE OUTPUT

Output Power (32Ω, rms | peak): 750mW | 1600mW
Output Power (300Ω, rms | peak): 130mW | 275mW
Output Power (600Ω, rms | peak): 64mW | 135mW
Output Impedance: 1Ω
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Analog | Digital Source, un-weighted): 107dB | 106dB
Dynamic Range (Analog | Digital Source, un-weighted): 107dB | 100dB
Channel Separation (1kHz): >100dB at 1kHz
Frequency Response (Digital source, 8Hz-20kHz): <0.5dB
Frequency Response (Analog source, 8Hz-100kHz): <0.1dB
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% (2V rms, 1kHz, un-weighted)

USB-B Input

Formats: PCM and DSD
PCM Sampling Rate and DSD Frequency Rate: 16-32 Bit, 44.1-384kHz PCM
2.8224-5.6448MHz DSD

COAX and OPT Inputs

Formats: 16-24 Bit, 44.1-192kHz PCM

AUX Inputs

Maximum Voltage (rms | peak-to-peak): 3.5V | 10V
Impedance: 100kΩ

PHONO Input

Maximum Input Voltage (rms): 120mV
Impedance: 47kΩ
RIAA EQ: No rumble filter used

LOOP Output and Input

Maximum Voltage (rms | peak-to-peak): 3.5V | 10V
Impedance (input | output): 100kΩ | 100Ω

AC Power

AC Input: 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz
Maximum Power Consumption: 400W
On Mode (Idle) Power Consumption: 15W
Standby Mode Power Consumption: <0.5W
Fuse: 100-120VAC: 6.3A/250V IEC time lag high breaking capacity
220-240VAC: 3.15A/250V IEC time lag enhanced breaking capacity

Physical

Dimensions: (HxWxD): 4.37 x 14.02 x 13.25
Weight: 15 lbs

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