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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

TARA 30A 

Line Level Preamplifier

Full balanced  Class A preamplifier with line output transformers, Separate power supply

Volume Remote controlled

Gain:

 21dB with 6N30P , 25dB with 6N6P 

Input transformers:

 Customized LL1592 high level line input mu metal core based transformers

S/N:

 – 98dB

Inputs:

 3x XLR , 1x RCA

Outputs:

 2xRCA, 2xXLR by channel

Output Impedance:

  25 Ohms, XLR and RCA

Frequency Response:

 5Hz- 200KHz (-1dB)

Vacuum Tube Complement

: 2x 6N30P (6N6P) , 4x EML 30A

Power supply:

 Low Induction toroid transformer by Trafomatic Audio, High Inductivity

custom made chokes, Mundorf MLytic HV type

Requirements:

 230V/50Hz -115V/60Hz switchable

Power consumption:

 200VA

Weight:

 22 kg with power supply

Dimensions:

 470 x 350 x 120 mm each box

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TARA 3

0A - Line Level Preamplifier - 

User Manual

Summary of Contents for TARA 30A

Page 1: ...www trafomaticaudio com Rev 1 www trafomaticaudio com Rev 1 TARA 30A Line Level Preamplifier ...

Page 2: ...ontrols and Their Functions 08 Front Panel 08 Rear Panel 10 Servicing 11 Technical Specifications 12 Table of Contents Section Page No Safety Precautions 02 Getting Started 05 About Your Line Preamplifier 05 Packaging Preparation for use 06 Controls and Their Functions 08 Front Panel 08 Rear Panel 10 Servicing 11 Technical Specifications 12 ...

Page 3: ...quate wire cross section and an electrical outlet that is grounded If you do not know whether the outlet is grounded consult your electrician or local power company 6 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched Pay particular attention to cords at plugs convenience recep tacles and where they exit from the product Always use powe...

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Page 5: ...nplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a dry cloth for cleaning Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzene 2 Tube replacement Vacuum tubes have life in the 10 000 hours range We recommend replacing the tubes after 36 months depending on your listening habits That will ensure that the ...

Page 6: ...tility HANDLING AND REPLACING VACUUM TUBES Many people have never had experience handling vacuum tubes Process is very similar to handling incandescent light bulbs As with the light bulbs you should not touch a vacuum tube when it is operating since you can burn yourself Similarly if a tube is dropped on a hard surface it may break or change critical operating parameters When replacing the tubes a...

Page 7: ...0A has dual power supply and both cables must be connected Plug in the power cord Connect LINE OUTPUTS of the TARA 30A to line inputs of your amplifier Connect your audio source s to the preamplifier s input s rca1 and xlr1 through xlr3 If some of your sources require signal grounding turntable tonearm for example connect the wire to the grounding lug GND on the rear panel of the power supply unit...

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Page 9: ...cs or during integration with subwoofers The front panel also has the power on light and window for the remote control receiver LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT Power ON OFF switch The switch turns the preamplifier ON and OFF When turning on the preamplifier make sure that the volume control is at its minimum The preamplifier will be fully functional after only 30 seconds However as it warms up over the firs...

Page 10: ... be used with the 230V line Fuses are glass cartridge 5x20mm AC input connector AC line voltage selector switch This switch needs to be set so that the number displayed 115 or 230 corresponds with the line voltage in your country CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Line outputs connectors Power connector 1 Power connector 2 Power connector 2 Power connector 1 Line outputs connectors Fuse R L 09 TARA 30A ...

Page 11: ...me pro vides unmatched flexibility when it comes to optimizing performance in complex systems with multiple inputs and outputs Instead of providing a single point of the ground loop break the TARA 30A employs multiple ground lift switches which can break ground loop s in a way that is the most beneficial for your specific system configuration CENTRAL GND LIFT removes ground from all inputs and out...

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Page 13: ...nob is rotated until the instrument is in the central position reading 0 mV It is recommended that the balancing is done a two minutes after powering the preamplifier on when the tubes stabilized their operating conditions NOTE while the Dynamic Balancing is beneficial to the performance of the unit there is no need to continuously readjust the setting during the listening A slight drift of a few ...

Page 14: ...NTENANCE section In an unlikely case that the unit does not operate as intended please contact factory or your local distributor for assistance CAUTION Lethal voltages are present inside the amplifier Do not remove the preamplifier s covers Servicing of the unit should be performed only by authorized service personnel 13 TARA 30A Line Level Preamplifier User Manual ...

Page 15: ...mers S N 98dB Inputs 3x XLR 1x RCA Outputs 2xRCA 2xXLR by channel Output Impedance 25 Ohms XLR and RCA Frequency Response 5Hz 200KHz 1dB Vacuum Tube Complement 2x 6N30P 6N6P 4x EML 30A Power supply Low Induction toroid transformer by Trafomatic Audio High Inductivity custom made chokes Mundorf MLytic HV type Requirements 230V 50Hz 115V 60Hz switchable Power consumption 200VA Weight 22 kg with powe...

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