MultiWave II
MultiWave II is a technology available exclusively on the newest PS Audio Power Plant series of AC Regenerators. The P1000 includes MultiWave
IIand also features AutoWave and TubeWave. There are 4 MultiWave II waveforms as well as TubeWave, AutoWave and SineWave mode. MultiWave II is only available at the Regenerated AC outlets.
Any turntable or equipment with AC synchro- nous motors, such as some cooling fans should not be used with MultiWave II. This equipment must be used with 60Hz sine mode, or connected to the Filtered AC zone outlets.
We recommend the use of the SineWave [SINE], or TubeWave [TWAVE] with any type of tube based audio products.
[SINE] SineWave
In the SineWave mode the Power Plant will gener- ate a perfect SineWave
[TWAVE] TubeWave
[MWAV2] MultiWave2
MultiWave2 is a 60Hz SineWave that incorporates a pseudorandom collection of frequencies which are dithered from
Using this slightly random frequency deviation is similar to adding dither on a digital audio source. Power supply dithering can lower the perceived noise floor and help remove apparent glare on the audio signal.
[MWAV3] MultiWave3
MultiWave3 is a combination of Multiwave1 with a slight degree of 3rd harmonic addition (MultiWave1).
Try this setting and see how the audio sounds and the video looks. All systems can respond differ- ently to each MultiWave pattern.
[MWAV4] MultiWave4
MultiWave4 is full combination of MultiWave1 and MultiWave2. It generates a pseudorandom collec- tion of frequencies, however instead of generating SineWaves it generates the same waveform as MultiWave1.
Front Panel Controls
There are five buttons on the front panel of the Power Plant P1000.
1.Power
2.Mode Down
3.Mode Up
4.Edit Down
5.Edit Up
Power On/Off
The power button will activate the front panel dis- play and output AC power to the Regenerated AC zones. Power will continue to pass through the Filtered AC power zone as long as the P1000 is plugged into a live AC outlet.
Mode
The Mode Up and Mode Down buttons cycle through the available display modes.
Edit
The Edit Up and Edit Down buttons cycle through the available options within each display mode.
ate a different series of frequencies through the Regenerated AC outlets.
For more information about each of the MultiWave™ settings, see the MultiWave II sec- tion of the manual.
Frequency generated
This mode will display the frequency the P1000 is generating, while in SINE mode. The frequency can be adjusted in 1 hertz increments from 50Hz to 120Hz by using the Edit Up and Edit Down but- tons. The default setting is 60Hz.
The frequency setting will only be displayed if the Waveform menu is set to SINE.
Voltage produced
This mode will display the output voltage of the Power Plant at the Regenerated AC outlets. Note: the voltage figure will be flashing.
The output voltage can be adjusted in 1 volt incre- ments by using the Edit Up and Down buttons. The range varies depending on the Power Plant model:
TubeWave is specifically designed to optimize the performance of tube based audio products.
TubeWave uses the same pseudorandom gen- eration of frequencies as MultiWave2 waveform, however it generates more
[MWAV1] MultiWave1
MultiWave1 is a single 60Hz SineWave with a minute amount of 3rd Harmonic SineWaves mixed together to form a single partial square MultiWave. This is an improved version of PS2 from the original MultiWave™ series.
The partial square wave setting improves the power supply’s ability to charge the capacitors in equipment by extending the length of time available to “top off” the capacitors’ voltage. Use this setting to enhance the performance of both source and power equipment.
Again, try these setting on your system to see which one has the highest perceived benefit in terms of performance.
Display Modes
There are six available display modes on the front panel of the P1000. The Mode Up and Mode Down buttons cycle through the fol- lowing six modes:
1.Waveform setting
2.Frequency generated
(SINE mode only)
3.Voltage produced
4.Wattage produced
5.Percentage of maximum power output
6.Display blanking mode
Waveform setting
This mode will display the name of the waveform presently being delivered through the Regenerated AC outlets. In the SINE mode the P1000 will generate a perfect SineWave
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