Wadia 861 | COMPACT DISC PLAYER |
CONNECTING THE
WADIA 861
TO YOUR SYSTEM
CHECK
VOLTAGE
HERE!
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.
Connecting the The best performance is obtained when the Wadia 861 is plugged
Wadia 861 directly into the wall with the power cord provided. The Wadia 861 has
to AC Power 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.
Connecting Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs.
Directly to a To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface, such as the Wadia
Power Amplifier 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
Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Wadia 861
1.Before the unit is powered up
2.When the unit is in
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.
Using the While the Wadia 861 was designed to be used without a preamplifier, no
Wadia 861 with a compromises were made in its design that will prevent excellent operation in
Preamplifier a conventional system with a preamplifier.
When using a preamplifier, set the Wadia 861 volume control to its maximum level.
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