Wadia Digital 27-IX Brochure
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Wadia 27ix: Beauty is in the Details
Since 1988, Wadia’s philosophy has been to develop new techniques for extracting subtle musical details
that enhance the emotional impact of recorded music. What distinguishes Wadia from the multitude of
competitors is our depth of knowledge of digital technology combined with profound care and
appreciation for the power of music.
Sitting firmly at the pinnacle of digital and analog circuit design, The Wadia 27ix bears
the fruit of this effort more spectacularly than any previous Wadia product.
Digimaster™ 1.2 Digital Filter
With 24-bit capability, this is the most advanced version of the patented DigiMaster system to date.
The DigiMaster filter is optimized to preserve subtle time and phase information critical to music
reproduction – an approach that has been acknowledged around the world as being the most musically
realistic available.
Direct Connect™ with Digital Volume Control
Direct-Connect allows the Wadia 27ix to be connected directly to a power amplifier, bypassing the
losses inherent in any preamplifier. For maximum resolution, this latest version can be optimized to
match your system’s sensitivity ensuring that the digital volume control is operated near the top of its
range.
ClockLink™
When paired with a CD Transport such as the Wadia 270, the ClockLink system provides the most
stable possible clock by positioning the master oscillator adjacent to the DAC chips rather than in the
transport. The result is lower jitter and better sonic performance than is possible in conventionallyclocked systems.
Constant-Current Power Supply
Much like a Class-A power amplifier output stage, Wadia’s Constant-Current power supply delivers
60 watts of continuous power to the Wadia 27ix circuitry. Power not needed by the circuitry is
dissipated using the massive chassis as a heat
sink. This Constant-Current supply gives the
Wadia 27ix a sense of effortless, relaxed power
unmatched by typical power supplies.
Modular Design
Upgrade flexibility is a pillar of Wadia
philosophy. With extensive softwareconfigurable circuitry, six separate circuit
boards, and a modular rear panel, the Wadia
27ix is ready for upgrades. In addition, internal
circuitry already operates with resolution and bandwidth equal to or better than any of the proposed new formats. No one is better prepared for future
technology than Wadia 27ix owners.
Beauty is in the Details
The result of these technologies is that the Wadia 27ix allows you to experience the full impact of your favorite artists, to experience moments of
reflection and understanding, and to listen in amazement to the strength of human emotion communicated through music.
Technical Information
Digital Inputs 2 Glass Fiber Optic (ST), 2 S/PDIF (BNC), 1 AES/EBU (XLR)
Analog Outputs One pair of Balanced (XLR) and one pair of Unbalanced (RCA). Both sets may be used simultaneously.
Decoding Software 3 User Selectable Algorithms Including DigiMaster v1.2
Volume Control Volume can be adjusted via the remote control in 100 discrete steps. Each step alters the volume by 0.5 dB
Maximum Output Maximum output level can be adjusted, via internal switches,between 0.45V and 9V to match the overall
Voltage system sensitivity.
Output Impedance Less than 15 Ohms
Dimensions Inches: 41/8 h x 17w x 16d; Centimeters: 10.5h x 43.2w x 40.5d
Power Consumption 60 Watts
Weight 32 lbs. (14.6 Kg.)
795 Highland Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 • 734.975.4217 tel • 734.975.4299 fax • www.wadia.com
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1 Plastic Fiber Optic (TOSLINK), 1 Clocklink via Glass Fiber Optical (ST)
Upsampling to 64x the CD input rate (2.8224 MHz DAC sample rate)
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