Wadia a315 Owner's Manual

Wadia a315 Owner's Manual

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Wadia Digital, LLC. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699
Phone: 607-723-3539 Fax: 607-724-0549 www.wadia.com
a315 power amplifier
Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Wadia Digital, LLC. 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, New York 13903-2699 Phone: 607-723-3539 Fax: 607-724-0549 www.wadia.com a315 power amplifier Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of intended to alert the user to the presence of important uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s en- operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the closure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Thank You Please Take A Moment Table of Contents All of us at Wadia Digital would like to say thank you, The serial number, purchase date and Wadia Dealer Safety Instructions ............2 and congratulations for deciding to own this Wadia name are important to you for possible insurance Thank You and About Wadia ........3...
  • Page 4: General Information

    Batteries should never be to the Wadia a315. thrown away or incinerated but disposed 2. The Wadia a315 mutes the speaker output for ap- of in accordance with the local regulations proximately two seconds when first turned on.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction and Performance Features Introduction • Custom Binding Posts The Wadia 315 Power Amplifier is one of the finest Patented gold plated output terminals deliver high Digital Power Amplifiers available today. The 150 current output. They accept large diameter wire and watts output per channel will drive any high qual- spade lugs.
  • Page 6: Dimensions

    Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your a315. There is additional information on the next page pertaining to installing the a315 into cabinets. Front View of the a315 " 45.4cm " " 7.3cm 8.6cm...
  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Installation The a315 is designed to be placed upright on a table or shelf, standing on its feet. The ventilation require- ments are shown. Always provide adequate ventilation for your a315. 6" 15.2cm Cool operation ensures the longest possible operat- 2"...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connections

    Preamplifier audio output AUTO OFF Power Save Feature is either DISabled or ENAbled Connect the Wadia a315 power BALanced INPUTS for audio cables cord to a live AC outlet from a Preamplifier audio output Caution: The Loudspeaker Output - Negative Terminal Connections are not connected to chassis ground. Do not combine any of the Loudspeaker Ouput Terimals...
  • Page 10 Figure G figure E. How to Connect Loudspeaker Cable Distance vs Wire Gauge Guide 6. Referring to figure H, con- Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the a315 25 feet 50 feet 100 feet nect the Loudspeaker hookup Loudspeaker (7.62 meters)
  • Page 11: Output Terminals And How To Connect

    For additional instruction on mak- ing Loudspeaker Connections contact your Wadia Dealer or Wadia Technical Support. 7. Connect the a315 Power Cord to an active AC outlet. Spade Lug or Wire Connections: 8. Connect the Loudspeaker hookup cables to the...
  • Page 12: For Bi-Amp

    How to Connect for Bi-Amp Banana Plugs are for use in the United States and anced position. Caution: Do not connect the AC Power Cord to the a315 Canada only: The Wadia a315 Power Amplifier is designed for Rear Panel until after the Loudspeaker Con- 6.
  • Page 13: For Bi-Amp

    Wadia Dealer or Wadia tive Output Terminals, being Figure H Technical Support. careful to observe the correct 11. Connect the a315 Power Cord to an active AC polarities. outlet. Refer to “General Information” Note 3 on page 4 for additional information.
  • Page 14: Front Panel Display And Push-Button

    Front Panel Display and Push-button STANDBY/ON Push-button with indicator, switches the a315 ON or OFF (Standby)
  • Page 15: How To Operate

    Power Save Feature in the a315 is bypassed. With the a315 connected (via Trigger Control) to a Preamplifier (Source Device) with the Power Save Feature and the feature is active, the a315 will switch Off with the Preamplifier (Source Device) after a period of inactivity.
  • Page 17: Photos

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  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications General Specifications Power Output Signal To Noise Ratio (A-Weighted) Power Requirement Minimum sine wave continuous average power output 90dB (112dB below rated output) Balanced 100V - 240V ~ 50/60Hz at 130 Watts per channel, with both channels operating at 0.5% 88dB (110dB below rated output) Unbalanced Standby: less than 0.5 watt Note: All Specifications are with AC Line voltage of...
  • Page 19: Packing Instruction

    Customer Service Depart- TOP FOAM PAD OWNER’S ment of Wadia. Refer to page 4. Please see the Part MANUAL List for the correct part numbers. Quantity...
  • Page 20 Wadia Digital, LLC 2 Chambers Street Binghamton, NY 13903 www.wadia.com The continuous improvement 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 Part No. 04152100...

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