Wadia a102 Owner'S Manual Download Page 6

Page: 6 / 16

Dimensions

The following dimensions can assist in determining

the best location for your a102. There is additional

information on the next page pertaining to installing

the a102 into cabinets.

Side View of the a102

Front View of the a102

Rear View of the a102

10"

25.4cm

10"

25.4cm

10"

25.4cm

20.3cm

5/32

8cm

10-

7/8

27.6cm

Summary of Contents for a102

Page 1: ...Wadia Digital LLC 2 Chambers Street Binghamton New York 13903 2699 Phone 607 723 3539 Fax 607 724 0549 www wadia com a102 power amplifier Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ty If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience re ceptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specifie...

Page 3: ...o you for possible insurance claim or future service The spaces below have been provided for you to record that information Serial Number ________________________________ Purchase Date ________________________________ Dealer Name _________________________________ Wadia Digital founded in 1988 is one of the original companies dedicated to high performance digital audio reproduction Wadia is based o...

Page 4: ...ore connecting it to the Wadia a102 4 In the event the Wadia a102 over heats due to improper ventilation and or high ambient tempera ture the protection circuits will activate The Front Panel Standby ON LED will start flashing When the Wadia a102 has returned to a safe operating temperature normal operation will resume 5 The protection circuits will also activate when improper connections are made...

Page 5: ...the power line varies Trigger Input and Output Connections The Trigger Input and Output connection provides convenient Turn On Off of additional Power Ampli fiers and or Source Components Gold Plated Connectors The Input and Output Connectors Contacts are gold plated for superior corrosion resistance and high elec trical conductivity Custom Binding Posts Patented gold plated output terminals deliv...

Page 6: ...ing the best location for your a102 There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the a102 into cabinets Side View of the a102 Front View of the a102 Rear View of the a102 10 25 4cm 10 25 4cm 10 25 4cm 8 20 3cm 8 20 3cm 3 5 32 8cm 10 7 8 27 6cm ...

Page 7: ...ossible operat ing life for any electronic instrument Do not install the a102 directly above a heat generating device such as another Power Amplifier Allow at least 2 inches 5 1cm above the top 5 8 inches 1 6cm below the bottom and 2 inch 5 1cm on each side of the a102 so that airflow is not obstructed Allow 13 inches 33cm of depth for airflow and cable connections a102 Side View a102 Front View 2...

Page 8: ...IGHT OUTPUT Connections for a 4 ohm or 8 ohm Loudspeaker AUTO OFF Power Save Feature is either DISabled or ENAbled LEFT OUTPUT Connections for a 4 ohm or 8 ohm Loudspeaker BALanced INPUTS for audio cables from a Preamplifier audio output INPUT MODE switch selects between UNBALanced or BALanced Input Caution The Loudspeaker Output Negative Terminal Connections are not connected to chassis ground Do...

Page 9: ...ble from the Audio Preamplifier or Source Device Trigger Out to the a102 TRIGGER IN Note When a Triger Control Cable is connected between the a102 and Preamplifier Source Device the AUTO OFF Feature is bypassed Refer to page 13 2 Connect XLR cables from the Balanced Output L R of an Audio Preamplifier Source Device to the a102 BALanced INPUTS Right and Left Note An optional hookup is to use an unb...

Page 10: ... meters or less 100 feet 30 48 meters or less 4 Ohms 14AWG 12AWG 10AWG 8 Ohms 16AWG 14AWG 12AWG 1 Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable for attach ment to the a102 Power Amplifier Bare wire cable ends Carefully remove sufficient insulation from the cable ends refer to figures 2 3 4 If the cable is stranded carefully twist the strands together as tightly as possible Notes 1 If desired the twisted en...

Page 11: ... any of the Loudspeaker Ouput Terimals Positive or Negative connections together ground them or connect with another amplifier WARNING Loudspeaker terminals are hazard ous live and present a risk of electric shock For additional instruction on making Loudspeaker Connections contact your Wadia Dealer or Wadia Technical Support 7 Connect the a102 Power Cord to an active AC outlet Right Loudspeaker L...

Page 12: ...12 STANDBY ON Push button with indicator switches the a102 ON or OFF Standby Front Panel Display and Push button ...

Page 13: ...l Note If the Power Save Feature has activated and switched the a102 Off the Power Save Fea ture can be reset by momentarily pressing the STANDBY ON Push button When there is a Trigger Control Connection be tween the a102 and a Preamplifier or Source Device the Power Save Feature in the a102 is bypassed With the a102 connected via Trigger Control to a Preamplifier Source Device with the Power Save...

Page 14: ...m load Output Load Impedance 8 or 4 ohms Rated Power Band 20Hz to 20 000Hz Total Harmonic Distortion 0 5 maximum harmonic distortion at any level from 250 milliwatts to one half of rated power output 20Hz to 20 000Hz 0 2 maximum harmonic distortion at any level from one half to full rated power output 20Hz to 20 000Hz Dynamic Headroom 1dB 8 ohm load 1 3dB 4 ohm load Frequency Response 0 0 5dB from...

Page 15: ...s Failure to do this will result in shipping damage Use the original shipping carton and interior parts only if they are all in good serviceable condition If a shipping carton or any of the interior part s are needed please call or write Customer Service Depart ment of Wadia Refer to page 4 Please see the Part List for the correct part numbers Quantity Part Number Description 1 03456100 Shipping c...

Page 16: ...nt of its products is the policy of Wadia Digital who reserve the right to improve design without notice Printed in the U S A Wadia Digital LLC 2 Chambers Street Binghamton NY 13903 www wadia com Wadia Digital Part No 04153101 ...

Search results

Summary of Contents for a102

Reviews:

Related manuals for a102

Brands by name

Popular brands

Wadia a102, Owner'S Manual

Search results

Summary of Contents for a102

Reviews:

Related manuals for a102

Brands by name

Popular brands