Taga Harmony HTA-1200, Instruction Manual

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Break-In
Your TAGA Harmony amplifier sounds great immediately after it is taken out of the
carton but as all hybrid amplifiers, this amplifier requires a “break-in” period to reach its
full sonic capabilities.
During the “break-in” period it is recommended to operate the amplifier at moderate
volume levels.
The first level of the “break-in” is reached after approximately 10 hours of play.
The optimal level of the “break-in” is reached after approximately 40 to 60 hours of play.
It is recommended to avoid one-time short periods of operation unless the amplifier
reaches the first “break-in” level. When the amplifier is turned on, it should operate for
around 4-6 hours.
Turn off procedure
Make sure to turn off the amplifier first when powering down your system.
Note! If the amplifier was turned off even for a short period of time, you should wait
at least 2 minutes before turning it back on. Do not turn it ON then OFF and then ON
again in quick succession.
Follow this procedure each time you turn your amplifier OFF / ON. This precaution will
minimize the stress (high voltages) on internal components.
Vacuum Tube Replacement
The lifetime of vacuum tubes may vary and depends on their operation time and
ambient temperature, playback volume levels and the number of on and off cycles.
Note! The warranty time for vacuum tubes is shorter than for other components of this
device - for more details check your warranty terms or contact a local dealer.
Replacement vacuum tubes are not supplied with this product.
Note! The vacuum tubes are installed inside the device and should be replaced only by
qualified service personnel.
Additional Information
TREBLE regulator (front panel):
You can adjust treble output of the amplifier. The default: the knob is in the
center position : the marker on the knob in the vertical position. Turn the knob
counterclockwise (-) to decrease the amount of high frequencies. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase the amount of high frequencies (+).The TREBLE regulator is
active only in the DIRECT OFF mode.
DIMMER (rear panel):
The DIMMER switch is located on the rear panel of the amplifier. Select ON to switch
on the backlight of the vacuum tube window and OFF to switch it off.
Operation