12
specified in Gauge Numbers or AWG (American Wire
Gauge). The smaller the Gauge number, the larger the
wire size:
Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide
Loudspeaker
Impedance
25 feet
(7.62 meters)
or less
50 feet
(15.24 meters)
or less
100 feet
(30.48 meters)
or less
4 Ohms
14AWG
12AWG
10AWG
8 Ohms
16AWG
14AWG
12AWG
5. Prepare the Loudspeaker Hookup Cable for attach-
ment to the a340 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 ends can be tinned
with solder to keep the strands together.
2. The prepared bare wire cable ends may be
inserted into spade lug connectors.
3. Banana plugs are for use in the United
States and Canada only.
Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and
Canada only:
6. Attach the previously prepared bare wire cable ends
into the banana plugs and secure the
connections. Refer to figure F.
7. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal
Post clockwise until it is finger tight.
Refer to figure G. Then using the Wadia
Wrench, rotate the top of the Output
How to Connect for Bi-Amp
tor and Cable Information” on page 4.
1. For remote AC Power Control of the a340, con-
nect a control cable from the Audio Preamplifier or
Source Device Trigger Out to the a340 TRIGGER
IN.
Note: When a Trigger Control Cable is connected
between the a340 and Preamplifier/Source
Device, the AUTO OFF Feature is bypassed.
Refer to page 15.
2. Connect a control cable from the Amplifier One
TRIGGER OUT to Amplifier Two TRIGGER IN.
Note: There is approximately a one-half second
delay added to the TRIGGER OUT signal in
a340 Power Amplifier to reduce the strain on
the AC Power Line. This will delay the Turn-
On of the second a340 Power Amplifier.
3. Connect an Balanced XLR cables from the Bal-
anced Output R or L (refer to note 2 below) of an
Audio Preamplifier or Source Device to Amplifier
One BALanced INput. Place the INPUT MODE
Switch in the BALanced Position.
Notes: 1. An optional hookup is to use UNBalanced
INput instead of the BALanced INput.
2. When multiple a340s are used in a Stereo or
Multichannel System, match up the Pream-
plifier or Source Device Channel Output
designation to each a340 with Loudspeaker
and the Loudspeaker location in the room.
4. Connect XLR cables from Amplifier One Audio
BALanced OUTput to Amplifier Two BALanced
INput.
The Wadia a340 Power Amplifier is designed for
Loudspeakers with an impedance of 4 ohms or 8
ohms. Connect a single Loudspeaker only to the Out-
put Terminals.
When connecting Loudspeakers to the a340 it is
very important to use cables of adequate size, so there
is little to no power loss in the cables. The size is
Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the a340
Rear Panel until after the Loudspeaker Con-
nections are made. Failure to observe this could
result in Electric Shock.
The connection instructions below, together with the
a340 Connection Diagram located on the separate
folded sheet “
1B
”, is an example of a typical audio
system. Your system may vary from this, however the
actual components would be connected in a similar
manner. For additional information refer to “Connec
-
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure F
Figure H
Output Terminals
When connecting the Loudspeaker Hookup Cables to
the a340 Power Amplifier Output Terminals please
follow the steps below:
1. Rotate the top of the Output Terminal Post coun-
terclockwise until an opening
appears. Refer to figures A and
B.
2. Insert the Loudspeaker hookup
cable into the Output Terminal
Post opening or the cable spade
lug around the center post of
the Output Terminal. Refer to
figure C.
3. Rotate the top of the Output
Terminal Post clockwise until
it is finger tight. Refer to figure
D.
4. Place the supplied Wadia
Wrench over the top of the
Output Terminal and rotate it
one quarter of a turn (90°) to
secure the Loudspeaker Cable
Connection.
Do not over
tighten.
Refer to figure E.
Figure E
Figure A
Figure B
Opening
Figure C
Figure D
