Taga Harmony HTA-2000B Instruction Manual

HTA-2000B

Instruction Manual

HIGH-END HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

Vacuum Tube Amplifier 1EA
Bluetooth® Antenna 1EA
Remote Control 1EA
Batteries AAA 2EA
Power Cord 1EA
Instruction Manual 1EA

Vacuum Tubes

12AX7 x 2pcs; 12AU7 x 2pcs

25W x 2

THD Less or equal 0.1% (1kHz 1W)

Signal/Noise ratio 90dB

Frequency Response

20Hz – 20kHz (+/- 0.5dB)

Connectivity Wireless

Frequency Response

Bluetooth® v4.0

Kit Contents

Specificaon

Power Output

2 x 100W, 8 ohm, Class A/B

25W x 2

Dimensions (H x W x D) 15.5 x 43 x 37.5 cm

Inputs RCA stereo analog: CD, Line, AUX

Digital: Optical, Coaxial

Weight (net) 15.5 kg / pcs.

Bluetooth® v4.0

Advanced Audio Distribution Profile A2DP

AC Power, Power Consumption 220-230V 50/60Hz, 380 W

EN55013:2013
EN55020:2007/A11:2011
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2013
EN60065:2002+A1:2006+A11:2008+A2:2010+A12:2011

TAGA EUROPE

TAGA ASIA

Introduction

1

Safety Instructions 3

System set-up 5

Vacuum Tube Amplifier Instructions 6

Bluetooth® 8

Remote Control Instructions 9

TAGA Harmony amplifiers can boast the finest music performance and perfect matching
with most speakers available on the market. They utilize advanced materials, state of
the art engineering and innovate design by an international team of professional
designers. Our amplifiers deliver pure and distortion-limited power as well as rich sound
performance with stunning accuracy, soundstage and sensational dynamics.

The TAGA Harmony HTA-2000B is a full sized high-end hybrid tube / transistor
integrated amplifier with a built-in Digital-to-Analog Converter (Coaxial and Optical
inputs) and Bluetooth® wireless connectivity. It enables connecting a variety of digital
and analogue music sources: hi-fi system, computer or video console. Thanks to its
hybrid design it provides richness of sound synonymous with pure valve
amplification.

This instruction manual provides all the information that you need know about your
TAGA Harmony amplifier. Please read it carefully before you start using the unit.

Contents

Kit contents, Specification 11

Safety Instructions Safety Instructions

Vacuum Tube Amplifier Instructions

Satellite tuner, etc.CD Player, etc.

Computer / Laptop

1. INPUT Selector

By rotating this knob you can choose the desired audio source. Make sure the audio source is
properly connected to the rear panel inputs. The selected source is indicated by one of Led
indicators on the front panel.

2. MUTE Button

During playback press this button to stop amplifier audio output (no sound will be audible),
press it again to recover the audio signal output back.

3. CD / LINE / AUX Led Indicators (analog inputs)

After the audio source is selected by the Input knob then the corresponding LED Indicator
will light up.

4. Remote Control Sensor

It receives command signals transmitted by the remote control.

5. Vacuum Tubes Window

Check DIMMER switch description to learn more about the backlight of the vacuum tubes window.

6. POWER Button

Press this button to power on the amplifier, press it again to power it off.
Before powering on the amplifier make sure the system is hooked up properly.
Pay attention to connecting the polarity of speakers correctly (RED + with RED +, BLACK - with BLACK -).
Rotate the Volume knob to its minimum position and power on the amplifier.

7. BT (Bluetooth®) / OPTICAL / COAXIAL Led Indicators (digital inputs)

After the audio source is selected by the Input knob then the corresponding LED Indicator will light up.

8. LOUD Button

Press the Loudness compensation button to increase the level of the high and low frequencies - it is
intended to be used at low listening levels (using at high volume levels can damage the amplifier and/or
speakers - it may void your warranty).
Press the button again to get back to regular amplifier settings.

9. VOLUME Control

By rotating this knob clockwise you can increase output volume level.
By rotating it counterclockwise the output volume level is decreased.

1. 2. 3. 7.6. 8.

9.4. 5.

FM/AM tuner, etc.

Video game

console, etc.

Right speaker

Left speaker

System set-up

Front panel

Vacuum Tube Amplifier Instructions

Bluetooth®

Bluetooth® Connection

• After the amplifier is switched on - the built-in Bluetooth® receiver is waiting to be paired
with a Bluetooth® source.

• Select BT input by rotating the Input selector knob – the BT LED indicator will light up.

• Select Bluetooth® on your audio source (smartphone, laptop etc.) and start scanning

for available Bluetooth® devices.

• After a short time “HTA-2000B” will appear on the screen of your audio source. Select “Pair”

on your audio source to connect with the amplifier.

• HTA-2000B will now be ready to play your music wirelessly within a range of approximately

7 meters. Start playback on your audio source.

Note: Please refer to your audio source user instruction for details on operating the Bluetooth®.
Operation and names of specific functions can vary on different devices.

Important Notes - Bluetooth® Connection

• As long as the amplifier is not switched off for longer than 10 seconds – the current

Bluetooth® connection is active (even if you change the input). After that time the connection
is lost and you will have to repeat the pairing procedure.

• When you move away from the working range of the HTA-2000B Bluetooth®
receiver for longer than 60 seconds, the current Bluetooth® connection will be lost and
you will have to repeat pairing procedure. Within 60 seconds the connection can be
automatically reconnected.

• When you want to use another Bluetooth® audio source than currently active,
you have to disconnect the active connection and start the Bluetooth® connection procedure.

Rear panel

10. CD / LINE / AUX Line stereo analog inputs

Connect here analog audio sources using RCA interconnects (CD players, FM/AM tuners,
Satellite tuners etc.).

11. DIMMER Switch

Select ON to switch on the backlight of the vacuum tubes window and OFF to switch it off.

12. SPEAKER (Speakers Output Terminals)

Connect your speakers to these terminals using speaker cables. Pay attention to connecting
the polarity of speakers correctly (RED + with RED +, BLACK - with BLACK -).
Before connecting your speakers make sure that the amplifier is switched off.
Please refer to your speakers’ instruction manual for more information.

WARNING! This amplifier accepts only speakers with impedance from 4 ohm to 8 ohm.
Connecting the speakers outside this range can burn the amplifier - it may void your warranty.

13. AC Input and Fuse

14. OPTICAL / COAXIAL Digital inputs

Connect here digital audio sources (CD/DVD/BluRay players, computers/laptops, video game
consoles etc.) using a digital fiber optic cable (OPTICAL input) or a digital coaxial cable (COAXIAL input).

15. BT (Bluetooth®) Antenna input

10.

11. 12.13. 14.15.

Remote Control Instructions

9

10

Battery Installation

1. Open the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Carefully
follow the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment ( positive + and negative - symbols ).

3. Replace the cover.

Note:

• Always use AAA batteries and do not use the rechargeable batteries.

• Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batteries.

• If the batteries run out, remove the old batteries and replace them with new ones

within several minutes.

• If the batteries are placed incorrectly, they can cause explosion.

• Remove the batteries if the remote control is not used for a long period of time.

• Do not handle and store the batteries together with metallic tools.

Operating Range

Use the remote control within a range of 7 meters from the amplifier and angles of up to
30 degrees aiming at the remote control sensor.

Note: Exposing the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or strong light may cause
faulty operation.

Remote Control Instructions

Remote Control – Functions

• MUTE - During playback press this button to
stop amplifier audio output (no sound will be audible),
press it again to recover the audio signal output back.

• CD / AUX / OPTICAL / LINE / BT / LINE – Press these
buttons to select the audio source then the corresponding
LED Indicator will light up.

• VOLUME - Press button to decrease volume and
to increase volume level.