Connecting to AC Power
Check to make sure your Wadia 302 CD Player has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage. Attempting to use your Wadia 302 CD Player at any voltage other than that specified on the rear of the unit may cause damage that is not covered by Wadia’s warranty.
Using AC Line Conditioners
Of the wide range of power line conditioners currently available, some can provide substantial improvement in sound while others actually degrade sonic performance. Use caution in selecting a power line conditioner for your system. In particular, avoid using inexpensive “surge protectors”. Although these can prevent damage from high voltage spikes, they often degrade performance.
Leaving the AC power on
The Wadia 302 CD Player is designed to be able to have the AC power on with no harm or wear to the unit. To reduce wear and power consumption, all motors and laser circuitry turn off when the unit stops playing. Leaving the power on allows the circuitry to remain at a constant operating temperature, providing better performance and longer life. However, there is always a slight increase in risk of fire or damage to any electrical component when the power is left on. We leave the decision to leave the Wadia 302 CD Player powered to the individual owner.
Careful listeners will notice that the sound of the Wadia 302 CD Player improves steadily after the unit is
Depending on the resolution of the system and the attentiveness of the listener, you may find that the sound continues to improve over the first several weeks of operation. If the power is disconnected for a period of an hour or more, the unit will undergo similar but less dramatic
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