Wadia digital 121decoding computer follow up audiostream. Bass is fit, firm and full, midrange is rich and inviting, and upper frequencies are never harsh or unnaturally etched or bright. I also contrasted the wadias direct output with routing it through a preamplifier my trusty townshend allegri. In response, they founded wadia digital a company based on the philosophy of applying advanced technology to improve the performance of digital audio components. Just connect your itransport, computer, streaming audio source, or any other digital source and realize exceptional high quality sound from a small, flexible. Wadia was one of the first companies to make a decent cd player back in the early nineties. Whether seeking a high performance dac or a fully functioning digital preamplifier to build your system around, your search is over. Below you can view and download the pdf manual for free. The wadia 121decoding computer is a small form factor digitaltoanalog converter with digital preamplifier capabilities. Features commonly found in other digital preamplifierdacssuch as the. The wadia 121 decoding computer is a high performance dacdigital preamplifier with a complete set of digital inputs, balanced analog outputs, digital volume. Wadia 121 decoding computer page 2 what emerged was a composite portrait of the 121. Wadia 121 decoding computer, dacdigital preamplifier wadias newest digital statement the wadia computer 121decoding is a high performance dacdigital preamplifier with a complete set of digital inputs, balanced analogue outputs, digital volume control, and a headphone output section. Still, i can highly recommend the wadia 121decoding computer to someone who prefers a dcstype sound at a far lower price.
While the term dac digitaltoanalog converter also fits, wadia understands that nomenclature is destiny. Find great deals on ebay for wadia dac and theta dac. Upon first look its easy to see the wadia 121s resemblance to other components in wadias mini line, including the 171i ipod dock and 151 powerdac. The wadia 121decoding computer uses the latest generation of wadia s proprietary digital volume control. It can also operate as a dac preamplifier combination in which it can control volumemute and move tracks updown when hooked up to a computer via usb. So while it obviously does not take the place of a traditional analog preamp, for those who only need digital inputs, it can fit the bill. Integrates wadia s superior technical performance and supports both dsd and dxd formats. Sure enough, i could hear no difference between using the 121. Lately, but at least a few of its products has moved back into territory that was more affordable and dispensed with optical drive products. Usb, optical and two coaxial and one way out loudspeakers. As great as the 121 performs in dac mode, its the perfect hub for your music system. I recently downloaded a few highresolution releases, including jethro. You can pay by paypal or wire transfer, if you are based in the uk we accept personal cheques.
Wadia 121 decoding computer equipment, headphone arts. What was their hook, and would it connect with todays customer. A dac that sounds natural, without listening fatigue. Wadia 121 dac and headphone amp for sale us audio mart. Sure enough, i could hear no difference between using the 121 as a preamp or through another preamp, at any volume level. The wadia 121 decoding computer dac in an effort to avoid confusing readers let me state that the wadia 121 is a dac with a more descriptive name and extra features such as volume control and a headphone output. But with the original wadia engineers now part of other companies, it was difficult to establish just what was the new wadias corporate identity.
The wadia 121 offers several digital inputs and a digital volume control and ive seen them refer to it as a digital preamp which makes sense. This allows to behave as a preamp, which while every one of the. There are inputs for aesebu xlr, spdif coax, bnc, and toslink. In my experience at the time i was tapping on the glass ceiling. The wadia 121 is a completely digital device with no analog inputs. It is designed to function as the control center for playback.
Aesebu, coax rca, coax bnc, optical toslink, usb2 up to 192k24b. Meant to stack with other components in the line, the di122 is a straightforward dac design with two spdif and two optical plus usb inputs on the back along with both balanced and unbalanced audio outputs. Ive always enjoyed wadia s industrial design and the di122 is no exception with their new series 1 compact casework. Wadia 121 decoding computer amazing sound and good looks at a. Wadia calls the 121 a dacdigital preamp because its remote controlled digital volume allows it to be connected directly to ones power amp. This warranty covers the wadia 121decoding computer. New and in stock order here the wadia 121 decoding computer. Wadias superior technical performance with a sleek, industrial design. Wadia 121 dac dac, headphone amp, preamp for digital sources asynchronous usb input makes your audio files sing the wadia 121 calls itself a decoding computer. A classy looking dac, digital preamp and headphone amp that. Dac, headphone amp, preamp for digital sources asynchronous usb input makes your audio files sing.
W a d i a d i g i t a l wadia 121decoding computer overview adefinition what is a 121decoding computer. As one of the original purveyors of high end digital, wadia has been connected to the rarefied ending of the market. Founded nearly 20 years ago, wadia is now part of the mcintosh group that. And if you choose to do without a preamplifier, the wadias digital volume control does not detract from this strong suit. Dacpreamps because the 121 stores and remembers the. The 121decoding computer is a dac, preamplifier, and headphone amp.
Thatd cannibalise the market for wadias 121 digitalpre. The di122 digital audio decoder integrates wadias superior technical performance with our new series 1 mini industrial design. The ultimate in desktop computer audio new from the authority on digital audio processing. View and download wadia di322 owners manual online. It was a deft little chameleon that faithfully passed through whatever qualitiestonal balance, timbre, imaging, spatial character, the overall feelwere present in the original recording, no more and no less that i could detect. New wadia 121 decoding computer dac a killer dac and.
The wadia 321 has two optical, two coaxial and one high speed usb digital input, allowing music from all sources to be reproduced with the extreme precision and elegance audiophiles expect from wadia digital. Like these other components, the 121 was designed for use in a computeraudio system where it functions as a digital preamp, dac, and headphone amp. 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. W a d i a d i g i t a l wadia 121decoding computer. Manual wadia 121 digital receiver manuals manuall uk. Wadia 121 decoding computer dac great headphone amp. The wadia 121decoding computer strikes me as a very well balanced dac. My most expensive component before this endeveour was the theta generation viii series 3 dacpreamp. Wadia di122 digital audio decoder dac shop music direct. Digital specialistusb dac also serves as an outstanding headphone amp. The wadia 121 decoding computer is a highperformance dacdigital preamplifier with a complete set of digital inputs, balanced analog outputs, digital volume control, and a headphone output section. The wadia sound is natural, not artificial like most low cost high res dacs. The a102 digital stereo amplifier offers 50 80 watts of power into two.
It can fit just about anywhere and easily stackable. I own a wadia 121 and run it directly from my computer. Like these other components, the 121 was designed for use in a computeraudio system where it functions as a digital preamp, dac, and. I original leveraged this in my audio research and vandersteen setup and as a head. Wadia 121 decoding computer head amplifier dacdigital. The truly exceptional sound quality is facilitated by the variable balanced and unbalanced audio outputs, offering premium noise rejection for optimal performance. Under products select di322 then scroll down to the bottom of the wadia di322 to the download area. Dac, pre amp and poweramp rolled into one box, all fused together in one clever digital circuit. The m330 media server gives you access to all your locally stored and internet based digital music in a single, easy to use device. As long as you dont mind being ruled by a pushbutton remote control dont lose it, and keep a spare battery handy at all times, the 121 looks great, and provides all the preamp functions needed in an alldigital system. Wadia 121 decoding computer usb dac headphone amp digital preamp. This is why weve determined that the wadia 121 is more than worthy of one of our exceptional value awards for 2012. Savor highres computer audio and hear pristinesounding 32bit384khz via the wadia di122 digital audio decoder dac. New wadia 321 decoding computer dac digital to analog.
I am the original owner of this wadia 121 and was purchased from an authorized dealer local to the milwaukee area. One album id just downloaded from hdtracks was the new remastering of. There are five digital inputs aesebu, coaxial on bnc, coaxial on rca. Wadias latest digital powerhouse combines a dac with a power amp for a complete solution for. Wadia 321 combines the brands reputation for technological excellence with sleek new design las vegas, nv january 7, 2014 wadia digital, the leader in highperformance digital audio, is pleased to announce the launch of the new wadia 321 digital. It shares the same sleek, modern industrial design as the 321 decoding computer, making it a perfect amp to use with the 321.
Wadia 121 decoding computer amazing sound and good looks. Wadia 25 wadia 26 wadia 27ix gnsc wadia 171i wadia 121 wadia 861 wadia s7i wadia 581 wadia 781i. This plethora of inputs makes it easy to switch between a transport, music server and digital files on an ipodiphone via a wadia dockwhich makes the 121 perfect for the digital music lover with multiple sources. While the term dac digital toanalog converter also fits, wadia understands that nomenclature is destiny. The wadia 121decoding computer is a high performance dacdigital preamplifier with a complete set of digital inputs, balanced analog outputs, digital volume control, and a headphone output section. The 121 is packed with wonderful design and proprietary technologies developed by wadia. Think how much money youll save by not having to buy a preamplifier. Wadia intuition is an alluring experience for both the ears and eyes. This wadia measures 8x8 square and less than 3 tall. Both will blend nicely with virtually any room styling. Wadia 121 usb dac hfa the independent source for audio. When i later upgraded the sony player, the wadia 12 still proved to be an upgrade when connected as dac to the meridian 507 cd player. Just connect your itransport, computer, streaming audio source, or any other digital audio source, and experience exceptional audiophile sound quality. Just connect your itransport, computer, streaming audio source, or any other digital source and experience.
The wadia a315 digital stereo amplifier provides 150 watts per channel at 8 ohms or 250 watts per channel at 4 ohms. Wadias first product, the wadia 2000 decoding computer, was an. Wadia 121 decoding computer digital to analog converter. This revealed that digital volume controls still have their limits, and whacking the dacs output up to max and using the preamp brought quite significant.
Wadias newest digital statement the wadia 121decoding computer is a high performance dac with a complete set of digital inputs, balanced analog outputs, and a headphone output section. Just connect your itransport, computer, streaming audio source, or any other digital source and experience exceptional audiophile quality sound. It achieved this by identifying that jitter was a major source of problem for digital audio, a fact that was subsequently taken onboard by the rest of the industry and is now a standard consideration when designing dacs. From what ive read the dac technology has improved quite a lot during the last years. The wadia dl122 digital audio decoder will decode files at 24bit192khz has a usb input that accepts up to 32bit signals and support for dsd64, dsd128, dxd 352. The wadia 121 decoding computer is wadias latest foray in to the world of digitaltoanalog converters. A killer dac and fantastic headphone amp all rolled into one. Upon first look its easy to see the wadia 121 s resemblance to other components in wadia s mini line, including the 171i ipod dock and 151 powerdac. Anyone who has heard both, please comment on which you liked the most and why. There are also frequently asked questions, a product rating and feedback from users to enable you to optimally use your product.
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