Manley The WAVE DAC/Preamp 20 Bit Version Serial Code WAVE000-015 1999 - 2002 - Manual (Page 3)

THANK YOU!...
for choosing The WAVE by MANLEY. Please read over this manual carefully as it contains
information essential to proper operation of this unit.
The WAVE by MANLEY is a unique product combining a high end Digital to Analog
Converter with an audiophile vacuum tube preamp and remote control. It is one of the very few
products equally at home in a professional Mastering facility for producing CDs as it is in a
superb home listening system matched with great amps and speakers. The combination of
features and functions came about from analyzing existing systems and finding them functional
but lacking in elegance in signal flow, operational convenience and synergy. We set out to
build something we wanted in our own living rooms, something that could be upgraded as new
standards evolved and something that could meet the needs of mixed balanced, unbalanced and
digital connections.
The initial digital board is designed around the ULTRAANALOG chip set (including the
AES-21 jitter removal and Pacific Microsonics HDCD decoder) proven over the years to
provide the most satisfying and enjoyable reproduction.While it is certainly holding its own
with CDs as 24/96 chips continue to be intoduced we have made provisions and plans to offer a
24/96 board so that future music delivery formats can be fully appreciated.
The WAVE accepts 4 digital inputs and 4 analog inputs as standard. The digital inputs
accomodate most of the current interconnect standards. The Analog inputs allow both balanced
and unbalanced interconnects. Normally it ships with 2 balanced and 2 unbalanced inputs but
the factory can custom configure a unit for special requirements (such as 4 balanced inputs)
In recognition of real life needs, extra input/output facilities are standard. For those who
record, or have need of external processing we include an Insert loop (the term borrowed from
pro audio) similar to a Tape Loop or processing loop. There is also provision for more than one
set of amplifiers/speakers with 3 outputs (2 can be switched, 1 is always on).
We packaged all this in a visually attractive box, gave it a external power supply and a
full function remote control and we didn't stop there. The tube analog section is a new design
and was developed to out-perform our previous benchmark both audibly and in specifications.
LOCATION & VENTILATION
The MANLEY DIGITAL TO ANALOGUE CONVERTER must be installed in a stable
location with ample ventilation.
WATER & MOISTURE
As with any electrical equipment, this unit should not be used near water or moisture.
If liquid enters the unit, it must be immediately returned to your dealer for servicing.
SERVICING
The user should not attempt to service this unit beyond that described in the owner's manual.
Refer all servicing to Manley Laboratories.
INTRODUCTION
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