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Check to make sure your Wadia 861 Compact Disc Player has been
manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage. Attempting to use
this Compact Disc Player at any voltage other than 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.
The best performance is obtained when the Wadia 861 is plugged
directly into the wall with the power cord provided. The Wadia 861 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
sonic performance. If you wish to experiment with any of these devices, work
closely with your dealer – and most of all, trust your own ears.
Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs.
To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface, such as the Wadia
861 chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a
static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 861 circuitry
to “lock-up” (see Lock-Up under Trouble Shooting).
Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Wadia 861
1. Before the unit is powered up
2. When the unit is in Relay-Mute mode
(See Mute Modes in General Operation)
We strongly recommend that you use your Wadia 861 connected directly
to your power amplifier. Even if you purchased your Wadia 861 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 improve-
ment in performance over even the most expensive preamplifiers.
To connect your Wadia 861 to a power amplifier, ensure that your power
amplifier is turned off, then connect your analog interconnects from the
Wadia 861 analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
While the Wadia 861 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 861 volume control to its
maximum level.
Wadia 861 COMPACT DISC PLAYER
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CONNECTING THE
WADIA 861
TO YOUR SYSTEM
Connecting the
Wadia 861
to AC Power
Connecting
Directly to a
Power Amplifier
Using the
Wadia 861 with a
Preamplifier
CHECK
VOLTAGE
HERE!