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PS Audio PerfectWave SACD Transport
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The PerfectWave SACD Transport is a disc transport from PS Audio, an American manufacturer known for combining measurably excellent engineering with musical sound. The PerfectWave SACD Transport brings PS Audio's considered engineering to dedicated SACD and CD transport duties, requiring a separate outboard DAC to complete a digital source chain.

Key specs that matter

At 360 x 430 x 100mm and 14kg, the PerfectWave SACD Transport maintains a substantial chassis reflecting serious internal transport mechanism and chassis engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect a clean, low-jitter digital output specifically engineered to hand off to an external DAC, reflecting PS Audio's considered engineering approach applied to physical disc transport mechanics with confirmed SACD compatibility.

Pairing

Because the PerfectWave SACD Transport has no built-in DAC, it requires pairing with a separate outboard converter, and PS Audio's own DirectStream and other DAC models offer a natural, brand-coherent partner.

Alternatives

PS Audio's broader electronics catalogue, including the Foundry F12 subwoofer and PMG Signature Phono Preamplifier, offers natural companion components for a coherently voiced PS Audio-based system.

Specifications

  • Model name

    PerfectWave SACD Transport

  • Transport

    Yes

  • Player

    Yes

  • SACD support

    Yes

  • Engine

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for CD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (for SACD) (Hz)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Output Level (balanced) (V)

    N/A

  • Output Level (single-ended) (V)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Input Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output Impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Dynamic range (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for CD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (for SACD) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for CD) (%)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (for SACD) (%)

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    360 x 430 x 100

  • Weight (kg)

    14

  • Official link

    https://www.psaudio.com/products/perfectwave-sacd-transport

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