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Operation

The DIRECT button will not affect the operation of the LOUD button.

Note:

 Using at high volume levels can damage this amplifier and/or speakers. This 

may void your warranty.

DIRECT (front panel):

Press the DIRECT button down ( 

 ) to enjoy the purest sound without any 

adjustments (BASS and TREBLE regulators will be disabled).

Press the button again ( 

 ) to allow sound adjustments by the BASS and 

TREBLE regulators.

The DIRECT button will not affect the operation of LOUDNESS.

Note:

 Using DIRECT OFF and BASS / TREBLE regulators at high volume levels can 

damage this amplifier and/or speakers. This may void your warranty.

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.

BASS regulator (front panel):

You can adjust bass 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 low frequencies. Turn the knob 

clockwise (+) to increase the amount of low frequencies (+). The BASS 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.

USB

 connection:

 

Computers with Windows®

1.  Install the USB BRAVO-HD Audio Device driver (supplied by SAVITEC, USB Audio 

IC manufacturer)– applies only for the Windows® operating system. 

 

Note:

 At the time of writing this manual the driver is not required for MAC® 

computers.

 

* The driver package as a compressed zip file is available for download on  

 

www.TagaHarmony.com on page of this product.

 

* After downloading extract the files from the zip file.

 

* Run the Setup file located in the unzipped folder and follow the installation  

 

instructions on the screen.

 

* When the installation finishes a shortcut icon “BRAVO-HD Audio CPL” will be  

 

created on the desktop and the restart wizard will appear. Make sure to restart  

 

the computer after the installation is completed.

2.  After the computer is restarted connect it with the amplifier via the USB cable 

 

(not supplied with this product).

Summary of Contents for HTA-2000B v.2

Page 1: ...HTA 2000B v 2 HIGH END HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Instruction Manual Edition 01 18 ...

Page 2: ...best sound performance A USB DAC input is a perfect choice for playing digital music from computers servers or compatible smartphones The HTA 2000B v 2 is also an ideal companion for mobile devices stream music from smartphones tablets or computers compatible via Bluetooth For those who prefer discrete listening we equipped the HTA 2000B v 2 with a high end headphone preamplifier A preamplifier ou...

Page 3: ...s Safety Instructions 4 Important Safety Instructions 5 Remote controller 6 Front and Rear Panel 7 Hooking up speaker cables 8 Hooking up the amplifier 9 Operation 11 Additional information 15 Specifications 15 ...

Page 4: ...SERT CAUTION FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING UNIT MAY BECOME HOT ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING DO NOT PLACE NEAR A HEAT SOURCE OR IN SPACES THAT CAN RESTRICT VENTILATION An exclamation mark in a triangle is intended to alert the user to the...

Page 5: ...onvenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable systems This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges 13 Overloading Do not overload wal...

Page 6: ...f 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 Use the remote control within a range of 7 meters from the amplifier and angles of u...

Page 7: ...Panel 1 Input Selector 2 Headphone Jack Output 3 Remote Controller Sensor 4 CD LINE Bluetooth Inputs Led Indicators 5 Treble Regulator 6 Vacuum Tube Window 7 Power Button ON and OFF 8 Bass Regulator 9 OPTICAL USB PHONO Inputs Led Indicators 10 Direct Button ON and OFF 11 Volume Regulator 12 Loudness Button ON and OFF Front and Rear Panel ...

Page 8: ... banana etc A 10AWG cable is recommended for longer connections longer than 20 meters 66 feet For shorter lengths you can use 12 14 or 18 AWG cables It is recommended to leave about 150 cm 5 feet of extra cable at the amplifier end to facilitate positioning and installation of the amplifier Do not use staples nails or other metal objects to secure the cables You will get the best sound quality and...

Page 9: ...9 Hooking up the Amplifier ...

Page 10: ...ector is in the top position MC the selector is in the down position 7 If you want to play music from a computer using a A to B USB 2 0 digital cable not supplied with this product connect the computer to the USB input port check USB connection for more details 8 If you want to play a digital audio source equipped in an optical output CD player video console etc using a digital optical cable not s...

Page 11: ...upplied with this product are plugged into the headphone output Headphones the transmission of sound to the speakers and PRE OUT is switched off The speakers and PRE OUT are again active after you disconnect the headphones The volume of the headphones is regulated by the Volume Regulator front panel and remote controller All sound regulations Loudness Bass Treble will affect the sound transmitted t...

Page 12: ... center position the marker on the knob in the vertical position Turn the knob counterclockwise to decrease the amount of low frequencies Turn the knob clockwise to increase the amount of low frequencies The BASS 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 w...

Page 13: ...t sample and bit rate as selected in the Windows system Changing will effect a default format of your audio device in the Windows system The current setting of playback via ASIO preferred bit rate and buffer size Click to change Note If the sound is unstable and noisy lower the sampling frequency and restart the playback The bit rate setting should be the same as or higher than the playback file O...

Page 14: ...c 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 v 2 Bluetooth receiver for lo...

Page 15: ...uccession 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 co...

Page 16: ...ly collected and recycled as required by practices established for your country For information on recycling of this product please contact your local authorities your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Your product is marked with the symbol as showed on the left For EU European Union member users This product has been tested and found in compliance with r...

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