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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this TAGA Harmony amplifier.

HTA-700B v.3 is the latest edition of our highly-rewarded and extremely popular mid-

size hybrid integrated amplifier.

Key features:

•   Sleek 

aluminum

 

design

 is suitable for most interiors.

•   Hybrid design utilizing two

 5BK7 vacuum tubes (made in the U.S.A.) 

in the  

    preamp section and 

transistors

 ensures a very warm, linear and lifelike sound with 

    high dynamic presentation.

•   High-performance and high-power 

toroidal 150W transformer

 provides stable, 

    constant and immediately-available energy at any volume level and allows to   

    properly drive different types of speakers.

•   

High grade capacitors

 (2 x 50V/3300uF) ensure stable playback improving music 

    tone and sound field depth.

•   Audiophile 

Wima capacitors

 used on the input to and output from the tubes as well    

    as for the tone regulators.

•   Audiophile grade 

Japanese ALPS volume potentiometer

 provides minimal noises 

    and channels crosstalk and has excellent operational feel and limits errors between 

    the two channels.

•   

Oversized aluminum heat sink system

 (independent heat sink for each channel) 

    helps to disperse internal heat and allows for long term high power playback with    

    limited distortions.

•   

Bluetooth

®

 - to wirelessly stream music from smartphones, tablets or computers.

•   

2 analog inputs and digital inputs: optical and USB (only HTA-700B v.3 USB).

 

    USB input supports digital audio files up to 

32bit/768kHz

 or up to 

DSD512

 to play 

    music stored on computers or smartphones.

•   

Preamplifier output

 dedicated for an optional external power amplifier, a powered 

    subwoofer or active speakers.

•   All 

RCA sockets are gold-plated.

•   The high-end class, 

gold-plated speaker terminals

 offer almost lossless audio 

    signal transmission to the speakers.

•   

High-fidelity headphone preamplifier

 for those who prefer discrete listening.

•   

Aluminum remote controller.

•   IEC C14 power inlet and a 

removable Schuko-IEC C13

 power cord an option to 

    upgrade your system with a premium audiophile power cable in any time.

The HTA-700B v.3 combines the analog sound of tubes with the power of transistors to 

give the best sound at the price!

Cleaning

Do not use strong or abrasive cleaners. Use a damp, soft cloth for cleaning.

Specifications and the latest instruction manual edition 

Full technical specifications and the latest edition of the instruction manual are 

available on 

www.TagaHarmony.com

Summary of Contents for HTA-700B v.3

Page 1: ...HTA 700B v 3 USB HTA 700B v 3 HYBRID INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER Instruction Manual Edition 08 2022 ...

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Page 3: ...k for each channel helps to disperse internal heat and allows for long term high power playback with limited distortions Bluetooth to wirelessly stream music from smartphones tablets or computers 2 analog inputs and digital inputs optical and USB only HTA 700B v 3 USB USB input supports digital audio files up to 32bit 768kHz or up to DSD512 to play music stored on computers or smartphones Preampli...

Page 4: ... 7 Hooking Up Speaker Cables 9 Hooking Up the Amplifier 10 Operation 13 Bluetooth Connection 15 Connecting a Computer to the USB port 16 Connecting a Mobile Device to the USB port 19 Trademarks and Software Notice 19 Additional Information 20 Specifications 21 Kit Content 22 ...

Page 5: ...ECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE REPLACE THE FUSE IF THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A USER REPLACEABLE FUSE ONLY WITH THE SAME AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE TYPE IN CASE WHEN THE UNIT IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A USER REPLACEABLE FUSE REFER REPLACEMENT TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING THE UNIT MAY BECOME HOT ALWAYS PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO ALLOW FOR COOLING DO NOT PLACE THE UNIT NEAR A HEAT SOURCE OR IN SPACE...

Page 6: ...ked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product 12 Lighting For added protection for this product during a lighting 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 system cables This will pre...

Page 7: ...ve the rear cover 3 Insert the batteries into the battery compartment Carefully follow the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment positive and negative symbols 4 Reinstall the rear cover Operating Range 5m Always use AAA batteries and do not use the rechargeable batteries Do not mix new batteries with old batteries or different kinds of batte ries If the batteries run out remove the old b...

Page 8: ...ntroller Front panel 1 Power Switch ON and OFF 2 Remote Controller Sensor 3 Headphone 6 5 mm Output 4 Volume Regulator with Volume Change Led Indicator 5 Input Selector Button 6 Analog CD LINE Inputs Led Indicators 7 Bluetooth Input Led Indicator 8 Digital OPTICAL USB Inputs Led Indicators 9 Treble Regulator 10 Bass Regulator 11 Vacuum Tubes only HTA 700B v 3 USB model Front and Rear Panel HTA 700...

Page 9: ... let bare speaker wires touch each other or any metal part of this unit it may damage this amplifier and or speakers This may void your warranty The Speaker Connectors can accommodate up to 10AWG speaker cables as well as most of popular plugs banana etc 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...

Page 10: ...r mind the polarity while connecting For each conductor 1 Remove approximately 10 mm 3 8 of insulation from the end of the conductor Twist the bare wires firmly together 2 Loosen the speaker connector 3 Insert the bare wires of the conductor into the gap of the speaker connector 4 Tighten the speaker connector Connecting via banana plug Mind the polarity while connecting Note An insert hole for th...

Page 11: ...gital optical cable Video game console etc Computer A to B USB 2 0 digital cable OTG USB adapter Power cable RCA RCA interconnect Left speaker Speaker cables Headphones HTA 700B v 3 USB model shown Hooking Up the Amplifier 10 Smaptphone tablet etc CD player etc RCA RCA interconnect Electrical outlet ...

Page 12: ...A to B USB 2 0 digital cable connect the computer to the USB Port Check Connecting a Computer to the USB port for more details 7 HTA 700B v 3 USB If you want to play digital audio files from a mobile device smartphone tablet etc using an OTG USB adapter and a A to B USB 2 0 digital cable connect the mobile device to the USB Port Check Connecting a Mobile Device to the USB port for more details 8 P...

Page 13: ...ut RCA RCA interconnect not supplied Digital OPTICAL input Optical socket Optical cable not supplied External audio equipment connection options The sockets shown for external equipment and connection options may differ depending on the device Only HTA 700B v 3 USB USB port type B USB port type A A to B USB 2 0 digital cable not supplied Mobile device socket ex USB type C OTG USB adapter not suppl...

Page 14: ...ob 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 1 Plug the Power Cable to the amplifier and into the electrical outlet 2 Turn on the amplifier press the Power Switch the Power Switch The status LED located on the Volume Regulator should turn red in a few seconds If it does not it ...

Page 15: ...y the Volume Regulator All sound adjustments Bass Treble will affect the sound transmitted to the PRE OUT The output to the SPEAKERS OUT is still active and it works simultaneously with the PRE OUT HEADPHONES connection PHONES When headphones not supplied with this product are plugged into the headphone output Phones the transmission of sound to the speakers and PRE OUT is switched off The speaker...

Page 16: ...e even if you change the input After that time the connection is lost and you will have to repeat the pairing procedure 2 When you move away from the working range of the amplifier Bluetooth receiver for longer than 60 seconds the current Bluetooth connection will be lost and you will have to repeat the pairing procedure Within 60 seconds the connection can be automatically reconnected 3 When you ...

Page 17: ...age Audio Devices Sound Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings OK Cancel Apply Configure Properties Set Default Speakers DA 400 Default Device HTA 700B v 3 Computer devices generate a significant amount of noise and interference which can get through USB ports to this amplifier If you hear disturbing noise and interference in speakers or head...

Page 18: ..._input_sacd The components are available on https www foobar2000 org components https sourceforge net projects sacddecoder files Separately install ASIO Proxy ASIOProxyInstall using an installer file available on https sourceforge net projects sacddecoder files foo_dsd_asio Note The playback was tested with foobar2000 version 1 6 10 and the following versions of components ASIO support foo_out_asi...

Page 19: ...will pop up configure as shown below Choose SXW UAD ASIO in the ASIO Driver section 18 SXW UAD ASIO Use 64 bit ASIO drivers Run with high process priority SXW UAD ASIO c Go to Preferences Tools SACD and select DSD in the ASIO Driver Mode section Note Operation and user interface may vary depending on your Windows and other software versions Computers with MacOS At the time of writing this instruct...

Page 20: ...red in the U S and other countries Third party applications and software recommended in this manual are provided for your convenience only and should be used at your own risk TAGA Harmony does not provide technical support for third party software and does not guarantee their proper operation Trademarks and Software Notice Output Input Sound Effects Sound Select a device for sound output Search Na...

Page 21: ...r equipped with vacuum tubes to produce significant amount of noise called noise floor or self noise which can be audible in speakers and headphones in one or both channels Devices equipped with vacuum tubes are more prone to various types of interferences generated by nearby electronic equipment try to eliminate such a problem by moving this product away from the source of interference or trying ...

Page 22: ...A 700B v 3 USB CT7601PR ES9018K2M MS4344 HTA 700B v 3 MS4344 Inputs USB HTA 700B v 3 USB PCM asynchronous up to 32bit 44 1kHz 768kHz DSD up to DSD512 Windows supports DSD Native and DoP MacOS supports DSD DoP Optical up to 24bit 192kHz DoP64 Wireless connectivity Bluetooth v4 0 Digital inputs Optical Analog inputs CD Line Analog outputs RCA PRE OUT Headphone output Impedance 32 300Ω Output power 3...

Page 23: ... or dealer in order to install TAGA Harmony products We recommend using high quality TAGA Harmony cables and other installation accessories Kit Content Amplifier 1 EA Remote Controller 1 EA Bluetooth Antenna 1 EA Power Cable 1 EA Instruction Manual 1 EA 22 ...

Page 24: ...posal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbol for lead Pb is added if the battery contain...

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