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Congratulations on your choice of the NADY 3WA-1700 power amplifier — you have purchased one of the finest power amplifiers on
the market today. This unit was developed using the expertise of professional sound engineers and working musicians.You will find
that your new 3WA-1700 amplifier has superior performance and greater flexibility than any other amplifier in its price range. Please
read this manual carefully to get the most out of your new unit. Thanks for selecting NADY AUDIO as your choice in power amplifiers.
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3WA-1700
3-CHANNEL PROFESSIONAL POWER AMPLIFIER
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FEATURES ................................................................................2
WARNING ..................................................................................3
CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS............................................4
1. Front Panel..............................................................................4
2. Rear Panel ..............................................................................5
INSTALLATION ..........................................................................6
1. Inspection ..............................................................................6
2. Contents..................................................................................6
3. Rack Mounting ........................................................................6
4. Amplifier Cooling ....................................................................6
INPUT CONNECTIONS..............................................................6
SPEAKER CONNECTIONS ......................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................9
NOTES......................................................................................10
• This 3-way amp allows you to power your left and right main
speakers AND your subwoofers, with no crossover necessary,
all from one 2u rack chassis. The 3WA-1700 easily powers four
8Ω speakers for the stereo mains and two 8Ω subwoofers with
450W of power per channel plus a whopping 800W for the
subs! A perfect amp for DJ's, traveling bands, or small clubs.
• Selectable internal Low Pass Filter can be adjusted from 50Hz
to 250Hz to maximize the tight punch of your subs.
• Filter / Source switch – to enable the internal low-pass filter and
use the left and right input signals for the subwoofer – or to
disable the internal filter to either use an external active
crossover or use the Sub channel to pass full-range signals for
monitor feeds or sound reinforcement.
• Selectable Low Cut Filter to minimize muddy bass and stage
rumble.
• Balanced XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs; binding post (banana plug)
outputs, detent volume controls for each channel.
• Full safety/reliability features: 4 variable speed fans for ultimate
cooling; noise-free on-off; built-in DC offset; independent DC
and thermal overload protection on each channel; short circuit
and speaker protection.
• Power ON, Signal, Clipping, and Protect LED indicators for
each channel.
• Roadworthy, rugged double rack space (2U) housing.
• ~115(60Hz) IEC power cord connector and 3AG fuse holder.
• Power Output Ch 1 & 2: 2 x 450W @ 4Ω,
Subwoofer: 800W @ 4Ω
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 3.5” x 19.0” x 17.2” (88.8x483x436mm)
• Weight: 46.2 lbs. (21Kg)
F E A T U R E S
Offering top power, superior performance and full professional operating features in a roadworthy compact chassis, the 3WA-1700
amplifier is perfect for even the most demanding sound reinforcement installation and touring applications.