Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface, such as the Wadia 830 chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is unlike/y that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 830 Compact Disc Player circuifry to
lnputs and otputs can be safely connected to the Wadia 830 Compact Disc Player:
1.When the AC power is switched off
2.When the unit is in
We strongly recommend that you connect your Wadia 830 Compact Disc Player directly to your power amplifier. Even if you purchased your Wadia 830 with the intention of connecting it through a preamplifier, we suggest that you experiment with direct connection to your amplifier. Many listeners are surprised by the improvement in performance over even the most expensive preamplifiers. If you would like more information about getting best performance from a system without a preamplifier, contact your Wadia dealer.
To connect your Wadia 830 to a power amplifier, ensure that your power amplifier is turned off, then connect your analog interconnects from the Wadia 830 balanced or unbalanced analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
While the Wadia 830 Compact Disc Player was designed to be used without a preamplifier, it will provide excellent operation in a conventional system with a preamplifier. Simply connect the analog outputs from the Wadia 830 to a pair of
When using a preamplifier, bypass the Wadia 830 volume control by setting it to its maximum volume. When set to the maximum volume level, only the top LED will be illuminated. In this setting, the volume control is completely bypassed.
Best performance is obtained when the Wadia Digital Volume Control is operated in the top
The Wadia 830 output level is factory set at 4.2 volts which will accommodate the most common range of system sensitivity without needing adiustment.