PerfectWave PWT vs McIntosh MVP-871
The MVP-871's weight is 12.5 kg (28 lbs) against the PerfectWave PWT's 11.34 kg (25 lbs) and its width 445 mm against 431.8 mm. Both share bit depth (24-bit) and max sample rate (192 kHz).
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About the PerfectWave PWT
The PS Audio PerfectWave PWT is a sophisticated digital disc transport and memory player designed to read both standard CDs and high-resolution audio DVDs encoded with WAV PCM files up to 24-bit/192kHz. It features a unique memory playback system with 64MB of RAM that reads the entire disc into memory before outputting a jitter-reduced digital signal. The PWT outputs digital audio via multiple low-jitter connections including AES/EBU, RCA S/PDIF, Toslink optical, and a proprietary I2S interface through HDMI, which is designed to connect exclusively to PS Audio DACs for optimal sound quality. The unit includes a full-color touchscreen display, Ethernet and RS-232 ports for network connectivity and firmware updates, and a remote control. Its chassis is robustly constructed with a piano-gloss finish and weighs approximately 25 pounds. The PWT is notable for its asynchronous clocking and memory playback approach, which minimizes jitter and errors common in conventional transports, delivering superior audio performance.
Specifications
Digital Audio
DAC capabilities and digital audio processing
- Bit Depth
- 24-bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- MQA Support
- No
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- Yes
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 431.8 × 95.25 × 355.6 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 11.34 kg (25 lbs)
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