Connecting to Your System

CHECK

VOLTAGEHERE !

	Check to make sure your Wadia S7i CD Player / Decoding Computer 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 S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlikely that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer circuitry to “lock-up” (see Trouble Shooting: Lock-Upin the Appendices).

Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer

1.Before the unit is powered up

2.When the unit is in Relay-Mute mode

We strongly recommend that you use your Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer connected directly to your power amplifier. Even if you purchased your Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer 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 S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer to a power amplifier, ensure that your power amplifier is turned off then connect your analog interconnects from the Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.

Using with a Preamplifier

While the Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player / Decoding Computer 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 volume control to its maximum level.