Adjusting The Maximum Output Voltage - Wadia 302 Owner's Manual

Adjusting the Maximum Output Voltage

The Maximum Output Voltage is the output voltage when the volume
control is set to maximum setting (99). The Maximum Output Voltage is
factory set to 4.0 V on the balanced output and 2.0 V on the
unbalanced output. You can adjust the Maximum Output Voltage on
the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player to match your system by setting the two small
switches on the rear panel as shown in the table below.
Switch Settings
Switch 1 Switch 2 Unbalanced Output
up up
up* down*
down up
down down
*Factory setting
The Maximum Output Level is factory set to match the majority of
audio systems. However, you may want to adjust the Maximum Output
Voltage under two circumstances.
First, if you are connecting the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player to a preamplifier,
you may find that other components in your system, such as
phonograph or tuner, play either louder or softer than the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02
CD Player. In this case, adjust the Maximum Output Level so the
volume of the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player more closely matches the level of
your other source components.
Second, if you are connecting the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player directly to your
amplifier, you may need to adjust the Maximum Output Voltage to
match the sensitivity of your amplifier or speakers. The Wadia Digital
Volume Control performs best when operated in the top one-third of its
range, (67 or higher). If you find that you listen often with the digital
volume set lower than 50, reduce the Maximum Output Voltage so that
the digital volume control is set higher during normal listening.
If you have unusually inefficient loudspeakers or a low-gain amplifier,
you may find that the output of the Wadia 3 3 3 3 02 CD Player is too low and
that even at a volume setting of 99 the sound level is not loud enough.
In this case, increase the Maximum Output Voltage.
Maximum Output Voltage
Balanced Output
4.0V 8.0V
2.0V* 4.0V*
1.0V 2.0V
0.5V 1.0V
Attenuation
Level
+6 dB
0 dB*
-6 dB
-12 dB
13