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Connecting to Your System
Check to make sure your Wadia 581se/781i 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
The best performance is obtained when the Wadia 581se/781i CD Player is plugged directly into the wall with
the power cord provided. The Wadia has power conditioning, surge suppression and an extremely sophisticated
overall protection scheme. It should not be necessary to use surge protectors power conditioners or aftermarket
power cords, some of which may 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 581se/781i 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 581se/781i CD Player circuitry to “lock-up”
(see Lock-Up under Trouble Shooting).
Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Wadia 581se/781i 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 581se/781i CD Player connected directly to your power amplifier.
Even if you purchased your Wadia 581se/781i 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 581se/781i CD Player to a power amplifier, ensure that your power amplifier is turned
off then connect your analog interconnects from the Wadia 581se/781i analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
Using with a Preamplifier
While the Wadia 581se/781i 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 581se/781i CD Player volume control to its maximum level.
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