Instruction Manual
Front Panel
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Standby Switch: After turning the novaPre on from the back panel (#11 Power On/
Off switch) you can use this button to switch between “on” which displays a blue light
and “standby” which displays a green light. This function can also be controlled by your
wireless remote.
USB Digital Input: The USB connection takes digital audio content off your computer
and sends it to the internal DAC via I2S conguration.
Coaxial Digital Input 1: Coaxial digital connections are common on some CD players,
cable boxes, Sonos modules, the Slim Devices Squeezebox, and a host of other digital
audio sources. Be sure to use a proper digital audio cable for this purpose.
Coaxial Digital Input 2: Coaxial digital connections are common on some CD players,
cable boxes, Sonos modules, the Slim Devices Squeezebox, and a host of other digital
audio sources. Be sure to use a proper digital audio cable for this purpose.
Optical Digital Input 1: Toslink and ber optic cable connections are common on some
CD players, cable boxes, Apple products, and other digital audio sources.
Aux Analog Input: Line level input that is suitable for iPods, CD players, Tuners, etc.
IR Receiver Port: Please aim your remote control at this port for best results. It passes
the infrared commands to the novaPre control software.
Tube Window: The tube window is really just for show, but we couldn’t resist. There’s
something about the warm glow of a tube and the kind of sound it produces.
Volume Control: The volume control is motorized from your remote control and has a
button indicator to allow the user to see levels from a distance.
Headphone Jack: Plug-in activates mute on the novaPre. Please see specications
for compatibility.
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The selector buttons on the Front Panel are very straightforward but we have
included additional information for your benet.
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