Specifications

Does the Wadia Volume Control compromise resolution?

The Wadia 121Decoding Computer uses the latest generation of Wadia’s

proprietary digital volume control. The volume level can be varied in the digital

domain by means of mathematical manipulation of the signal, eliminating the

distortion and noise that are inevitable with even the best analog volume controls.

While conventional thinking indicates that reducing the volume digitally can

sacrifice low level resolution, Wadia has created an innovative solution. Wadia’s

patented digital filtering algorithm produces a 32-bit output. This high-resolution

signal is then used in the computations that in turn reduce the volume level.

This new signal is fed directly to the DAC chips. Through this innovative method,

the Wadia 121Decoding Computer maintains high resolution even at the lowest

volume control settings.

Can I bypass the Wadia Volume Control?

Because the Digital Volume control does not include any analog circuitry, there

is none to be bypassed. Even the mathematical program step that performs the

Digital Volume Control calculation is an integral part of the Wadia DigiMaster

filter algorithm and therefore cannot be bypassed. If you do not need the Wadia

Volume Control, set it to its maximum level on the LED display.

Wadia Digital – a Brief History

Wadia Digital, founded in 1988, is one of the original companies dedicated

to high performance digital audio reproduction. Wadia was formed by a team

of engineers from the Minneapolis based 3M Corporation (Minnesota Mining

and Manufacturing) who shared many years of experience in advanced digital

telecommunications research and development. In the early 1980’s, these engineers

became intrigued by the emerging compact disc technology. Disappointed with

the sound quality of early CD players, they examined the workings and designs

of these early components and found them to be unsophisticated when compared

with the technology available in other areas of digital design. In response, they

founded Wadia Digital – a company based on the philosophy of applying advanced

technology to improve the performance of digital audio components. Wadia’s

first product, the Wadia 2000 Decoding Computer, was an absolute breakthrough

in digital audio. For many discerning listeners, it proved that Digital Audio was

a musically responsive, evolving, and engaging format.

Building on a tradition of excellence, Wadia continues to develop innovative

technology; refining, listening, engineering, and improving along the way. Since

the Wadia 2000, new generations of industry-leading designs were introduced

and embraced by listeners around the world. Each step of the way, Wadia

consistently raised the standard for performance of Digital Audio playback.

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