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Connecting to Your System
Check to make sure your Wadia 381/381i CD Player has been manufactured for operation at your AC
line Voltage. Attempting to use the Player at any voltage other than the specified on the rear of the
unit may damage the unit. Damage caused by improper operation is not covered by warranty. If the
voltage specified is different from your AC voltage, contact your Wadia dealer.
Connecting to AC Power
We have designed your product with careful attention to every detail. We are extremely confident of the
performance obtained when your Wadia component is plugged directly into the wall with the power cord provided.
Your Wadia product has been designed with power conditioning, surge suppression and an extremely sophisticated
overall protection scheme. Externally sourced surge protectors, power conditioners, or aftermarket power cords
can be a mixed bag of benefits and limitations, particularly those which limit current and/or alter phase relationships
of the voltage and current (power factor) delivered to the Wadia product. In some cases, we have found aftermarket
products can be quite beneficial, while in other cases we have found that these products can actually degrade the
sonic performance. If you wish to experiment with any of these devices, work closely with your local dealer –
and most of all, trust your own ears.
Connecting Directly to a Power Amplifier
Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded
surface, such as the Wadia 381/381i CD Player chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely
that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 381/381i CD Player circuitry to “lock-up”
(see Trouble Shooting: Lock-Up in the Appendices).
Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Wadia 381/381i CD Player
1. Before the unit is powered up
2. When the unit is in Relay-Mute mode
We strongly recommend that you use your Wadia 381/381i CD Player connected directly to your power amplifier.
Even if you purchased your Wadia 381/381i CD Player with the intention of connecting it to your preamplifier,
we suggest that you try direct connection to your amplifier. Many listeners are surprised by the improvement in
performance over even the most expensive preamplifiers.
To connect your Wadia 381/381i CD Player to a power amplifier, ensure that your power amplifier is turned off
then connect your analog interconnects from the Wadia 381/381i CD Player analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
Using with a Preamplifier
While the Wadia 381/381i CD Player was designed to be used without a preamplifier, no compromises were
made in its design that will prevent excellent operation in a conventional system with a preamplifier.
When using a preamplifier, set the Wadia 381/381i CD Player volume control to its maximum level.
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