PerfectWave vs Hegel HD30
The HD30's output voltage is 2.6V RMS against the PerfectWave's 2.8V RMS and its output impedance 22Ω against 100Ω. Both share bit depth (32-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the PerfectWave
The PS Audio PerfectWave DAC is a state-of-the-art digital-to-analog converter featuring a Wolfson WM8741 stereo differential DAC chip, discrete analog output stage, and support for high-resolution audio formats including FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF, MP3, OGG, and APE up to 192kHz/32-bit on most inputs. It includes a full-color touchscreen for input selection, sample rate and filter adjustments (5 digital filters, 6 sample rates), album art display, and network setup. Designed as a preamp with volume control, it offers balanced XLR and RCA outputs, made in the USA with large transformers and discrete Jung regulators in the analog power supply. Optional PerfectWave Bridge card adds Ethernet streaming. This model has been superseded by newer products like DirectStream, with upgrade paths available, but remains a classic in the PerfectWave series.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 32-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
- DAC Chip
- Wolfson WM8741
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- THD
- 0.000%
- Output Voltage
- 2.8V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 100Ω
- Max Output Voltage
- 2.8V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
- Digital Inputs
- Optical, Coaxial, Balanced XLR, USB Type B, HDMI I2S
- Digital Outputs
- Balanced XLR, RCA single-ended
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 433 × 102 × 406 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11.3 kg (25 lbs)
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