Fully balanced differential DAC design.
The heart of Nativ Wave is its state-of-the-art digital-to-analog
conversion, which is based on a fully balanced differential dual-mono
design featuring two 24-bit/192kHz Burr-Brown DSD1792A DACs. The result
is an extremely low noise floor, phenomenal linearity and a great
dynamic range of > 127 dB.
On a board design level Nativ Wave perfect ensures signal integrity
at all times, using pure copper tracings and keeping the signal path
between the DAC and analog output as short as possible. All sound
critical components are electrically and galvanically isolated, with
additional shielding to reduce interference within the chassis to an
absolute minimum.
Left and right channel are entirely separated, each with its own
dedicated linear power supply, state-of-the-art Crystal oscillators and
analog circuitry. This maximizes channel separation and virtually
eliminates crosstalk. Experience your music with a level of detail and
dynamics that will make your hair stand on end.
Sounds amazing. Looks the part.
The design of Nativ Wave is a refreshing alternative to the
“synchronized” look of most USB DACs. We hand-built Nativ Wave in small
production lots and only use exclusive materials, including
premium-grade 7000 series aluminum with fine anodize finish,
Japanese-made Asahi® glass and solid American wood.
Technology.
Control
- Two built-in 2.7” OLED displays
- iOS/Android apps1)
- Capacitive touch sensor buttons for menu options and volume control
- Infrared Remote Control
D/A conversion
- Fully balanced Dual-Mono DAC design
- Two 24-bit/192kHz Burr-Brown DSD1792A DACs
Clock management
High-precision digital clocking system based on two ultra-low phase
noise oscillators by Crystek and sophisticated data re-clocking.
Analog audio output
Terminals
- 1 pair balanced (XLR), 20 Ohm
- 1 pair single-ended (RCA), 10 Ohm
Maximum Output Level
- High:
XLR (balanced), 0dBFS: 15Vrms,
RCA (unbalanced), 0dBFS: 7.5Vrms - Low:
XLR (balanced), 0dBFS: 4Vrms,
RCA (unbalanced), 0dBFS: 2Vrms
Key specs
- Dynamic Range: 127dB, A-weighted, AES17, 0dBFS, High output level, PCM Fs=44.1kHz
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD+N): <0.0005%, 1kHz 0dBFS
- Channel separation: >120dB, 1kHz 0dBFS
Headphone Amp & Output
Terminals
- 1x 6.35mm (1/4”), 2 Ohm
- 1x balanced 4-pin female (XLR), 4 Ohm
Maximum Output Level
- High:
4-pin XLR (balanced), 0dBFS: 15Vrms,
RCA (unbalanced), 0dBFS: 7.5Vrms - Low:
4-pin XLR (balanced), 0dBFS: 4Vrms,
RCA (unbalanced), 0dBFS: 2Vrms
Maximum Output Power
- Unbalanced, 32-ohm load: 1750mW
- Balanced, 300-ohm load: 750mW
- Balanced, 600-ohm load: 375mW
Volume Control
- Pure analog volume attenuator
- Fully balanced: one stereo volume control chip per channel
- Bit-perfect: absolutely no loss in resolution or dynamics