581 Disc Player
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Installation and Set-up
Unpacking
Use care in unpacking your Wadia 581 Disc Player. Inspect it for any shipping damage and call your dealer
immediately if any is found.
Do not plug your Wadia 581 Disc Player 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 581 are the following accessories:
• AC power cord
• Four tip-toes with threaded studs
• Four steel coasters
• RCA/BNC adapter
• Remote Control
• Two type AAA batteries
Do not tip the unit onto the back panel. This can damage input and/or output connectors.
Installing the Tip-Toes
With the unit still positioned on its side, screw one of the tip-toes into the bottom of each corner post.
Position the Wadia 581 Disc Player where you would like it to reside in your system. We recommend choosing a
solid, non-resonant, level surface for best performance. If this surface is susceptible to damage, place one of
the steel coasters under each tip-toe.
Connecting to Your System
Check to make sure your Wadia 581 Disc Player has been manufactured for operation at your AC
line Voltage. Attempting to use the player at any voltage other than the specified on the rear of the
unit may damage the unit. Damage caused by improper operation is not covered by warranty. If the
voltage specified is different from your AC voltage, contact your Wadia dealer.
Connecting to AC Power
The best performance is obtained when the Wadia 581is Disc Player plugged directly into the wall with the
power cord provided. The Wadia has power conditioning, surge suppression and an extremely sophisticated
overall protection scheme. It should not be necessary to use surge protectors power conditioners or aftermarket
power cords, some of which may degrade the sonic performance. If you wish to experiment with any of these
devices, work closely with your local dealer – and most of all,
trust your own ears.
Connecting Directly to a Power Amplifier
Avoid allowing static shocks to be applied to the inputs or outputs. To prevent static shocks, touch any
grounded surface, such as the Wadia 581 Disc Player chassis, before connecting or removing a cable. It is
unlikely that a static shock will damage the unit, but it may cause the Wadia 581 circuitry to “lock-up” (see
Lock-Up
under
Trouble Shooting
).
Inputs and outputs can be safely connected to the Wadia 581 Disc Player
1 Before the unit is powered up
2 When the unit is in Relay-Mute mode
We strongly recommend that you use your Wadia 581 Disc Player connected directly to your power amplifier.
Even if you purchased your Wadia 581 with the intention of connecting it to your preamplifier, we suggest that
you try direct connection to your amplifier. Many listeners are surprised by the improvement in performance
over even the most expensive preamplifiers.
To connect your Wadia 581 Disc Player to a power amplifier, ensure that your power amplifier is turned off
then connect your analog interconnects from the Wadia 581 analog outputs to the amplifier’s inputs.
Using with a Preamplifier
While the Wadia 581 Disc Player was designed to be used without a preamplifier, no compromises were made
in its design that will prevent excellent operation in a conventional system with a preamplifier.
When using a preamplifier, set the Wadia 581 Disc Player volume control to its maximum level.
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