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manual
151PowerDAC
mini
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Thank You. All of us at Wadia Digital would like to say thank you, and congratulations for purchasing the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini Digital Integrated Amplifier. We sincerely believe that your Wadia 151PowerDAC mini is an intelligent investment that will bring you many years of musical enjoyment and satisfaction. We understand how eager you are to begin listening and we want you to become familiar with the full capabilities of the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini. However, before powering on the device, we e
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Table of Contents Wadia Digital – a Brief History 4 Optimizing Performance 6 Installation 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 Connections Back Panel 12 Speaker Outputs 13 Connecting the Digital Inputs 13 Operation Front Panel 14 Using the 151PowerDAC mini 15 Using the Remote Control 16 Appendices Warranty 18 Specifications 20
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Wadia Digital – a Brief History Wadia Digital, founded in 1988, 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 telecommunications research and development. In the early 1980’s, these engineers became intrigued by the emerging compact disc technology. Disappointed with the sound qu
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Here is a brief list of the technological innovations the Wadia 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 converter • First to apply glass fiber-optics to home audio • First to recognize jitter as a source of audible distortion • First to perfect digital volume control • Fi
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Optimizing Preformance To 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, or other appliances that produce heat. Avoid placing the 151PowerDAC mini where it will be subject to direct sunlight or low temperatures. • This product
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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. Never apply water, or any other cleaner, directly to the chassis. • If you smell smoke, or an abnormal smell, immediately unplug the 151PowerDAC mini from t
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Installation Getting Started The Wadia 151PowerDAC mini is an integrated amplifier with 4 digital inputs with upsampling to 24-bit/384kHz. Despite its small size the 151PowerDAC mini, bursting with technology to bring you the best sound possible. Features • 24-bit/384kHz upsampling • Accepts up to a 24-bit/192kHz input data rate • Wadia’s DirectConnect with Digital Volume Control technology • 25 Watt/channel 8 Ohm, 50 Watt/channel 4 Ohm • 4 Digital Inputs: 2 Coaxial S/PDIF (RCA), 1 TOSLINK Optic
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Unpacking Use care in unpacking your Wadia 151PowerDAC mini. Inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer immediately if any is found. Do not plug your Wadia 151PowerDAC mini into an AC 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. Accessories Provided with the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini are the following accessories: • AC power cord • Remote Control • Two AAA batteries 9
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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. To 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 make sure that the power cord shipped with your Wadia 151PowerDAC mini has been manufactured for operation at your AC line voltage. Damage caused by improper
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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. However many users report gains in sound quality when using power conditioners or after-market power cords. If you wish to experiment with any of these devices we recommend working with your dealer and trusting your own ears for what soun
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Connections Avoid static discharge to the inputs or outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any grounded surface, such as the chassis of any component that uses a grounded 3-prong plug, before connecting or removing a cable. 34 7 1 2 56 8 Back Panel 1 Right speaker terminals 2 Left speaker terminals 3 Coax 1 S/PDIF (RCA) 4 Coax 2 S/PDIF (RCA) 5 TOSLINK Optical 6 USB B 7 Power Switch 8 Power cord terminal 12
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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 151PowerDAC mini with the negative (black) on the speaker. Connecting the Digital Inputs The Wadia 151PowerDAC mini has 4 digital inputs on the back. • 2 Di
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Operation 1 2 3 45 6 Front Panel 1 LCD display 2 Input Selector 3 Phase Button 4 Mute Button 5 Volume Up 6 Volume Down 14
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Using the 151PowerDAC 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 of the button. (Coax 1, Coax 2, TOSLINK, and USB) Phase The Phase button will invert to the phase if the recording is out of phase. Mute The Mute button will
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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 Volume Down The Volume Down decreases the volume Volume Up The Volume Up increases the volume Track Back The Track Back button skips to the previous tr
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Pause The Pause button pause the playback on a Wadia transport mode input Play The Play button starts the playback on display on/off enter Wadia transport phase mute Eject The Eject button cause a Wadia transport to eject the disc inside the drive volume down - + volume up Stop track back track forward The Stop button stops the play back of a Wadia transport pause play Balance Left The Balance Left button causes the sound eject stop to the left speaker to be more dominant Balance Right blance le
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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 transferable warranty. 2 The product must not have been modified in any manner whatsoever, or the warranty is immediately voided. 3 The product must not
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5 Wadia 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 to other audio components caused by the failure of the Wadia 151PowerDAC mini within the limits allowed by State Law. 6 The customer is responsible for th
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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: 100 Watt/channel 4 Ohm Distortion (THS + N): 1kHz@1 Watt: 0.03-0.09%, 1kHz@45 W: 0.11% Signal-to-Noise Ratio: -103dB (signal on), -105dB (signal off) Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.7dB Power Requirements: AC 100 – 240VAC, 50/60Hz Dimensions (HWD): 2.7 x 8 x 8 in., 6.86 x 20.32 x 20.32 cm Weight: 6 lbs, 2.72kg Accessories Included
