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Wadia Digital Corporation was founded in 1988, making it one of the oldest digital audio companies in existence. Wadia was formed by a group of engineers from the Minneapolis- based 3M Corporation (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing) who had compiled many years of experience in advanced digital and telecommunications research and development.
In the early 1980’s, this group had become intrigued by the emerging CD technology. Disappointed by the sound of early CD players, they examined the designs and found them to be unsophisticated compared with the technology available in other areas of digital design. In response, they founded Wadia Digital - a company based on the philosophy of applying advanced technology to improve the performance of digital home entertainment equipment.
Wadia’s first product, the Wadia 2000 Decoding Computer, was a breakthrough.
For many listeners, it proved the viability of Compact Disc as a musically involving format. Ever since, Wadia has continued to develop the original technology; refining, listening and improving along the way. Since the Wadia 2000, new generations of even higher performance designs have been introduced. Each step of the way, Wadia has raised
the standard for performance of CD playback.
Here is a brief list of the technological innovations the Wadia engineers have pioneered over the past 10 years:
•First outboard
•DigiMaster patented algorithm (filter optimized for reproducing music)
•First company to apply glass
•First company to recognize jitter as a source of audible distortion
•First to perfect digital volume control
•First
•ClockLink proprietary jitter reduction technology
Although Wadia’s digital expertise and track record exceed those of any audio company, technology alone does not guarantee musical performance. Wadia designs are born of a delicate balance of technology shaped by a passion for music.
Now past our tenth year, Wadia continues to redefine the limits of digital music playback. We are proud to introduce the Wadia 270 - a breakthrough in sonic performance and a strong statement of our years of dedication to music.
