Owner`s manual

Wadia 9 Series Decoding Computer System Owner’s Manual
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Connecting the 921 to an Amplifier
921 Decoding Computer Outputs
The Wadia 921 has 2 outputs:
• Line-level unbalanced analog on RCA
• Line-level balanced analog on XLR
Connecting Directly to an Amplifier
We strongly recommend that you connect your Wadia 9 Series Decoding Computer
directly to your power amplifier. Even if you purchased your Wadia 9 Series Decoding
Computer system with the intention of connecting it through a preamplifier, we suggest
that you experiment with direct connection to your amplifier. Many listeners are surprised
by the improvement in performance over even the most expensive preamplifiers. If you
would like more information about getting best performance from a system without a
preamplifier, contact your Wadia dealer.
To connect your Wadia 9 Series Decoding Computer system to a power amplifier, ensure
that your power amplifier is turned off, then connect your analog interconnects from the
Wadia 921 balanced or unbalanced analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
Connecting to a Preamplifier
While the Wadia 9 Series Decoding Computer system was designed to be used
without a preamplifier, it will provide excellent operation in a conventional system
with a preamplifier. Simply connect the analog outputs from the Wadia 921 Mono
Decoding Computers to a pair of line-level inputs on the preamplifier.
When using a preamplifier, disable the Wadia 9 Series Decoding Computer system
volume control by setting the 931 Digital Controller to its maximum volume.
Powering up
To turn the 921 Mono Decoding Computer on, plug the unit in. Under normal
conditions, the 9 Series Decoding Computer System should be left with the power
on. To reduce power consumption, you can put the 9 Series Decoding Computer
System in the Standby Mode, by setting the Wadia 931 volume to zero, and pressing
mute on the remote control. For more information, see Standby on page 21.