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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing the WADAX Arcadia DAC. Please take some time to read this manual. It will provide you with useful information to make your pleasure of listening even higher.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Index Introduction Set-up and Installation Preliminaries Unpacking Choice of DAC location Setup Guide Connections Settings Recommendations to obtain the best results Cleaning Specifications...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Arcadia DAC is an extremely high-quality universal Digital to Analogue converter. Equipped with modular digital inputs and analog outputs, Arcadia DAC is for any user seeking a unique, immer- sive, playback experience - it can be integrated into any system or can become part of the Wadax System concept.
  • Page 5 To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove the covers and refer servicing to qualified personnel. The installation instructions must be carried out in full and the mentioned precautions taken to provide the satisfaction Arcadia DAC is designed to provide and to avoid jeopardizing personal and equipment safety or impairing performance.

  • Page 6: Setup And Installation

    Arcadia DAC This manual. Please keep the packaging in case you need to transport Arcadia DAC any time in the future. This packaging has been designed specifically to protect Arcadia DAC in transit. Use of alternative packaging is likely to result in damage, invalidating warranty cover.

  • Page 7: Choice Of Dac Location

    If the line voltage provided is not appropriate as supplied, please consult your dealer. ATTENTION: At the 220V setting, the Wadax Arcadia DAC will function properly for main line vol- tages between 200V and 240V. At the 110V position, the main line must deliver between 105 and 125V.

  • Page 8: Setup Guide

    Use only a 3 lugs grounded plug, for safety and noise reasons. Replacement mains leads can be obtai- ned from your Wadax retailer. To get the best sound of the DAC, avoid any multiple plugs or extension cords.

  • Page 9: Connections

    CONNECTIONS...
  • Page 10 CONTROLS...

  • Page 11: Settings

    SETTINGS TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS IN ARCADIA DAC, A SERIES OF KEY COMBINATIONS ARE REQUIRED. OUTPUT LEVEL: PRESS USB + AUX KEY SIMULTANEOUSLY LEVEL WILL CHANGE IN THE SEQUENCE 1Vrms, 2Vrms, 4Vrms. LEVEL CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE NUMBER OF LIGHTS:...
  • Page 12 SETTINGS RESTORE DEFAULTS: PRESS USB+WadaxLink SIMULTANEOUSLY STATUS REPORT FROM ARCADIA DAC: Confirms the comand blinkink alternatively AES/EBU y TOS- LINK FULL musIC CHIP PERFORMANCE MODE: PRESS SPDIF+TOSLINK SIMULTANEOUSLY STATUS CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE NUMBER OF LIGHTS: Normal: AES/EBU BLINKS...

  • Page 13: Recommendations To Obtain The Best Results

    1. Warm-up Sonic Effect: If Arcadia DAC has been left un-powered for some time, the optimum sound quality may only be attai- ned after 6 TO 24 hours. Sometimes this can extend to a few days. The critical circuits have to warm up to around +55 degrees Celsius (+131 degrees Fahrenheit) before achieving their optimal performances.
  • Page 14 Collecting electrical and electronic equipment and waste prevents the po- tential contamination of nature with the hazardous substances which maybe present in electrical and electronic products and equipment. Your Wadax retailer will assist with and advise you of the correct way of disposal in your country.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    SPDIF RCA (32-192KHz) SPDIF BNC(32-192KHz) AES-EBU XLR(32KHz-192KHz) Native Wadax Link (reserved for future use) Max output voltage RCA/XLR per leg: 1V / 2V / 4Vrms. Weight: 18Kg / 40Lbs. Dimensions: 483mm / 19,01 inches (Width) x 100mm / 3,93 inches (Height) x 344mm /13,54 inches (Depth).
  • Page 16 SPECIFICATIONS: Arcadia DAC 483.14 15.36 36.00 373.38 36.00 22.39 17.46 30.00 379.38 30.00 25.39...
  • Page 17 R250119...
  • Page 18 NOTES ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________...

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