Reference DAC

The nova300 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 nova300 incorporates the latest generation of ICEPower amplification - with an impressive 300 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 nova300 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 300 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): 300 | 450
• Dynamic Range (A-weighted): 105dB
• Damping Factor (1kHz, 8Ω): >625
• Frequency Response (20 - 20kHz): <+/-0.4dB
• Inter-Modulation Distortion: >80dB below fundamental
• Total Harmonic Distortion (AES17, 1kHz, 4Ω): 0.005%
• 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): 1200mW | 2770mW
• Output Power (300Ω, rms | peak): 330mW | 700mW
• Output Power (600Ω, rms | peak): 170mW | 350mW
• 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: 1200W
• On Mode (Idle) Power Consumption: 32W
• Standby Mode Power Consumption: <0.5W
• Fuse: 100-120VAC: 8A/250V Medium Acting
  220-240VAC: 4A/250V Medium Acting

Physical

• Dimensions: (HxWxD): 4.37 x 14.02 x 14.25
• Weight: 17 lbs