Additional Information
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.
Follow this procedure each time you turn your amplifier OFF / ON.
This precaution will minimize the stress (high voltages) on internal components.
Vacuum tubes - noise floor and interferences
It is a normal phenomenon for an amplifier 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 to power it from a different
power line than other equipment (e.g. from a power outlet in another room).
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.
Replacement vacuum tubes are not supplied with this product.
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.
The warranty time for vacuum tubes is shorter than for other compo-
nents of this device - for more details check your warranty terms
or contact a local dealer.
The vacuum tubes are installed inside the device and should be
replaced only by qualified service personnel.
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