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Audio Specifications| digital processing capability | 1 - 24 Bits |
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| digital resolution | 21 Bits |
| output impedance | 51 ohms |
Outputs and Inputs| analog outputs | One pair of Balanced (XLR); One pair of Unbalanced (RCA) |
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| digital outputs (Wadia 581i only) | 1 - Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 - AES/EBU (XLR), 1 - SP/DIF (BNC), 1 - Plastic Optical (Toslink) |
| digital inputs (Wadia 581i only) | 1 - Glass Fiber-Optic (ST), 1 - AES/EBU (XLR), 1 - SP/DIF (BNC), 1 - Plastic Optical (Toslink) |
Power| power consumption | 58 watts |
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Weight and Dimensions| weight | 48 lbs |
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| shipping weight | 55 lbs |
| dimensions | 17˝ Wide, 16˝ Deep, 7˝ High |
Instructions for carefully unpacking the unit and saving packing materials.
Lists the items provided with the Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player/Decoding Computer.
Guidance on attaching the included tip-toes for proper placement and stability.
Information on connecting the unit to your audio system, including voltage check.
Recommendations for connecting the unit to AC power, including advice on external conditioners.
Guidance on connecting the unit directly to a power amplifier to optimize performance.
Instructions for using the unit with a preamplifier, including setting the volume control.
How to adjust the unit's output level for optimal system matching.
Details on connecting various digital sources via Wadia USB, Coaxial, TOSLINK, and AES/EBU.
Advice on selecting appropriate digital cables for optimal performance.
Explanation on using balanced vs. unbalanced connections and the unit's true balanced design.
Reasons for bypassing a preamplifier and how the unit handles preamp functions digitally.
Details on Wadia's digital volume control and its high-resolution capability.
Information on whether the digital volume control can be bypassed and how to set it.
Information on using analog sources with Wadia's Analog-to-Digital converters.
Guidance on leaving the unit powered on for optimal performance and longevity.
Overview of the basic control buttons located on the unit's front panel.
Explanation of the unit's display screen, showing transport and preamp status.
Description of the display sequence during power-on and the Input screen details.
Information on the Status and Volume screens, indicating phase, emphasis, and audio levels.
Information on the disc formats supported by the unit, including MP3, FLAC, and WMA.
How to adjust volume and channel balance using the remote control buttons.
How to select inputs and invert absolute phase using the remote.
How to turn the display on/off and explanations of the unit's mute modes.
How to use the remote's number pad for direct track access.
Details on using remote buttons for track navigation, search, play, pause, and repeat.
Explanation of how ClockLink eliminates jitter in conventional and external processor configurations.
How digital processors can introduce jitter and affect sonic performance.
Steps to configure digital inputs for ClockLink mode using the remote control.
Important notes on ClockLink usage with internal transport versus external sources.
How the unit's display indicates when ClockLink is engaged.
Visual guide to navigating Volume, Balance, Status, and Input screens.
Map for accessing algorithm selection and save changes screens.
Introduction to the three user-selectable digital algorithms for optimizing sonic performance.
Details on Algorithm A, Wadia's classic time-domain interpolation algorithm.
Details on Algorithm B, offering a more extended top end.
Details on Algorithm C, providing high frequency extension with a relaxed presentation.
Steps to select algorithms and guidance for comparison, including volume adjustments.
Steps to resolve the unit 'locking up' due to static shock or power surges.
Information on creating and reading data discs with specific OS advice.
Terms and conditions for the DigiMaster software license.
Advice on environmentally responsible disposal of batteries.
Details on the user-selectable upsampling algorithms.
Specifications for digital processing, including bit depth.
The digital resolution of the unit's processing.
List of audio file formats compatible with the unit.
Details on the available analog output types and configurations.
Specifications for the unit's digital output connections.
Specifications for the unit's digital input connections.
The output impedance of the unit.
The power consumption of the unit in watts.
Physical weight of the unit and its shipping weight.
Physical dimensions of the unit.
Crucial safety instructions for operating the Wadia S7i Integrated CD Player/Decoding Computer.
Instructions regarding the three-prong plug, grounding, and extension cord usage.
Guidelines for cleaning, handling smoke, wetness, and other hazards.
Information on fuse replacement and the restriction on user-serviceable parts.
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