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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 301 CD 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 301 CD powered to the
individual owner.
Break-in and warm-up
Careful listeners will notice that the sound of the Wadia 301 CD
improves steadily after the unit is powered-up. A new unit will undergo
more dramatic changes when power is applied for the first time.
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 break-in.
Questions about Connecting the Wadia 301 CD
To help you decide the best way to connect the Wadia 301 CD to your
system, read the following list of question asked by Wadia owners: