PS AUDIO PERFECTWAVE SACD TRANSPORT

Ex-demo from distributor. Supplied with original packaging, manual, and accessories.

The PerfectWave SACD Transport by PS Audio is a refined optical disc reader that redefines the listening experience of physical media. Simply insert a CD, SACD, or data disc to discover that much of the musical content within these formats has never truly been heard before. This device, the result of decades of research and refinement, reveals every sonic detail previously hidden within one’s collection. From the very first notes, it impresses with an astonishingly open, three-dimensional soundstage, carved out of utter silence. Instrument separation, timbral naturalness, and image depth all gain newfound clarity and vitality.

At the heart of the PerfectWave SACD Transport’s magic lies its galvanically isolated output stage, an unprecedented engineering feat in the realm of disc players. Using a space-coupled pulse transmission system—free from wires, shared grounds, or physical connections—digital signals are transferred from one circuit to another without any electrical interference. Two completely separate power supplies, one for the digital circuits and the other dedicated to the output section, help maintain exceptionally low noise levels. The result is a jitter-free, interference-free playback that delivers a velvety, almost surreal black background.

This transport plays CDs, SACDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs, and USB media with high-resolution audio files in all major formats, including WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, and even double-rate DSD. But it’s with SACDs that it truly shines: through its I2S output, it can send the native DSD stream directly to a DAC, finally bypassing the usual format restrictions. For the first time, listeners can access the original master track etched into the protected SACD layer—exactly as it was envisioned and crafted by the mastering engineer. A technical and musical breakthrough of great significance.

Build quality is exactly what one expects from a high-end PS Audio product: robust chassis, premium components, analog linear power supply, separate regulators, FPGA signal processing, memory playback, and zero-setup transport. Simply connect and press play to enjoy your disc library at its fullest, with no hassle.

In an age dominated by streaming, the PerfectWave SACD Transport proves that physical media, when properly read, still represents one of the most refined and faithful sources of sound. For those who own a collection of CDs and SACDs and wish to rediscover it in its entirety, this device is not only a technological upgrade but a true musical renaissance.

Technical Specifications:

• Supported optical discs: SACD; CD; CD-R; CD-RW; DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW (*audio data only)
• USB support: USB flash drive with audio files
• Supported file formats: MP3/WMA/AAC (up to ~48 kHz/320 kbps); WAV/FLAC/AIFF (up to ~192 kHz/24-bit); ALAC (up to ~96 kHz/24-bit); DSD (up to ~5.6 MHz)
• I2S output: 1 output for PCM and DSD (raw)
• Coax output: 1 output for PCM and DoP
• BNC outputs: 2 outputs for PCM and DoP; use in tandem for double-rate DoP
• Balanced XLR outputs: 2 outputs for PCM and DoP; use in tandem for double-rate DoP
• Network connectivity: RJ45 Ethernet and Wi-Fi for over-the-air firmware updates
• Unit weight: 9.97 kg (22 lbs)
• Unit dimensions: 36 cm x 43 cm x 10 cm (14” x 17” x 4”)