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15 1 Powe r D A C m a n u a l m i n i[...]
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Thank Y ou. All of us at Wadia Digital would like to say thank you, and congratulations for purchasing the Wadia 151Po werDAC mi ni Digit al Integr ated Ampl ifier . W e sincerely believe that your Wadia 151PowerDAC mini is an intelligent investment that will bring you many years of musical enjoyment and satisfaction. W e un ders tan d how eag er y[...]
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Ta b l e of Co ntents Installation Connections Operation Appendices Wadia Digital – a Brief History 4 Optimizing Performance 6 Getting Started 8 Features 8 Unpacking 9 Accessories 9 Installing Battery in Remote Control 10 ◆ Connecting to AC Power 10 ◆ Using Line Conditioners 11 ◆ Using Surge Protectors 11 Back Panel 12 ◆ Speaker Outputs 1[...]
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Wadia Digital – a Brief History Wadia Digital, founded in 1 988, is one of the original companies dedicated to high performance digital audio reproduction. Wadia was formed by a team of engineers from the Minneapolis based 3M Corporation (Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing) who shared many years of experience in advanced digital te le co mm un ic[...]
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Here is a brief list of the technological innovations the W adia engineers have pioneered over the past 20 years: • DigiMaster™ patented algorithm (filter optimized for reproducing music) • ClockLink™ proprietary jitter reduction technology • SwiftCurrent™ current to voltage conversion technology • First outboard Digital-to-Analog con[...]
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Optimizing Preformance T o get the best performance from your 151PowerDAC mini, and for your own safety , please read and follow these important safety instructions. • Before operating the 151PowerDAC mini please read all operating and safety instructions. • Never place the 151PowerDAC mini near heat sources such as radiators, fireplaces, stove[...]
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• AC extension cords are not recommended for use with this product. If an extension cord must be used, be sure it is an approved type and has sufficient current carrying capacity to power this product. • Before cleaning the 151PowerDAC mini, always disconnect the power supply cord. Use a soft cloth and, if necessary , dampen with plain water . [...]
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Installation Getting Started The Wadia 151Powe rDAC mini is an integ rated amplifie r with 4 digi tal input s with upsampli ng to 24-bi t / 384kH z. Despit e its small size the 151Powe rDAC mini, burst ing with technol ogy to brin g you the best sound possible . Features • 24-bi t/ 384kHz upsampling • Accepts up to a 24-bit /192kHz input data r[...]
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Unpacking Use care in unpac king your Wad ia 151Pow erDAC mini. Inspe ct it for any shippi ng damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do no t plug your Wadia 151 PowerDAC mini in to an A C outlet if you find shipping damage. We advise saving all packing materials so that the unit can be easily and safely shipped if the need arises.[...]
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Installing Battery in Remote Control The Wadia 151PowerDAC mini remote control requires two AAA batteries, which you will find in the accessories kit. T o install the batteries, remove the battery cover on the back of the remote. Insert the batteries as indicated on the battery holders, and replace the cover . ◆ Connecting to AC Power Check to ma[...]
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◆ Using AC Line Conditioners The Wadia 151PowerDAC mini employs extensive power -line filtering and noise suppression technology so fine performance is available with the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini plugged directly into a wall outlet using the AC power cord provided. Howe ver man y use rs repo rt gain s in soun d quali ty when usi ng power con dit io[...]
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Connections Avoid static discharge to the inputs or out puts. T o preven t static shocks, touch any grounded surface, such as the chassis of any component tha t uses a ground ed 3-pron g plug, before connecting or rem oving a cable. Back Panel 1 Right speaker terminals 2 Left speaker terminals 3 Coax 1 S/ PDIF (RCA) 4 Coax 2 S/ PDIF (RCA) 5 TOSLINK[...]
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◆ Speaker Outputs The speaker outputs are on the back of the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini. Connect the left speaker to the left speaker terminals and the right speaker to the right speaker terminals. Make sure you keep the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini positive terminal (red) with the positive terminal on the speaker and the negative (black) on the Wadia 151P[...]
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Operation Front Panel 1 LCD display 2 Input Selector 3 Phase Button 4 Mute Button 5 V olume Up 6 V olume Down 1 2 3 45 6 14[...]
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Using the 15 1 P owerDAC mini Power The power switch is located on the back panel of the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini. Depress the power switch (circle) to turn the power “off”. Please make sure the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini is turned off when making all digital and speaker connections. Input The Input button will cycle to the next input with each push [...]
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Using the Remote Control Mode Not active Input The Input button will cycle to the next with each push of the button (Coax 1, Coax 2, TOSLINK, and USB) Display on/off The display button will turn the LCD display on or off Enter The Enter button displays current sample rate of digital signal Phase The phase button inverts the polarity of the signal V[...]
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+ mode inpu t ente r disp lay on/o ff phas e mute trac k back volu me do wn vol ume up paus e pla y stop ejec t blan ce lef t bala nce bi ght trac k forw ard - 17 Pause The Pause button pause the playback on a Wadia transport Play The Play button starts the playback on Wadia transport Eject The Eje ct butt on caus e a Wad ia tran spor t to ejec t t[...]
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18 Warranty This Warranty covers the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini. Wadia Digital warrants that this product shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship for: 1 year for all parts of the product (excluding batteries). The warranty period begins at the date of sale and is subject to the following requirements and understandings: 1 This is a non [...]
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19 5 W adia shall not, under any circumstances, be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the loss of property or other damage or losses due to the failure of a Wadia 151PowerDAC mini. Wadia will not pay for loss of use or inconvenience caused by the failure of a Wadia 151PowerDAC mini. Wadia will not pay for damage caused [...]
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1 1 556 W oo dl an d Dr iv e . Sa li ne . M I 481 7 6 U SA . 7 34 .7 86. 9 61 1 . www.w a di a. co m Specifications Digital Inputs: 2 Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA), 1 TOSLINK Optical, 1 USB B Power: 50 Watt /channel 4 Ohm, 25 Watt /channel 8 Ohm Dynamic Power Rating @ 1kHz: 1 00 Watt /channel 4 Ohm Distortion (THS + N): 1kH z@ 1 Watt: 0.03 - 0.09%, 1kHz @ 4[...]