The following statement appears in the manual for the Wadia 321:
Also, Stereophile measured the sensitivity of your speakers as being a rather low 85.5 db/2.83 volts/1 meter.
Both of those facts seem consistent with the need to utilize the Wadia's volume control at relatively high settings.
Regards,
-- Al
A Volume Setting of 88% on the Wadia 321 will provide optimum performance when it is connected to a Preamplifier (Integrated Amplifier or Receiver).
Also, Stereophile measured the sensitivity of your speakers as being a rather low 85.5 db/2.83 volts/1 meter.
Both of those facts seem consistent with the need to utilize the Wadia's volume control at relatively high settings.
Regards,
-- Al