Electronics
Hybrid Amplifiers
HTA-800 (2020)
Archived product
Description
What is new in the 2020 version?
- Each group of inputs has a different LED indicator color to facilitate selected input recognition;
- Nicer and more appealing backlight of the tube window, known from our higher models;
- New, more handy aluminum remote controller;
- Other internal and external changes to improve performance and efficiency of operation.
HTA-800 is a 50W / 8ohm high-fidelity but still affordable hybrid integrated amplifier utilizing two 6N3 tubes in the preamp section and four Toshiba transistors at the output.. This solution ensures a very warm, linear and lifelike sound with high dynamic presentation at the same time.
High-performance tubes, high-power shielded toroidal 200W transformer provides stable, constant and immediately-available energy at any volume level.
The audiophile grade ALPS volume potentiometer ensures minimal noises and channels crosstalk and has excellent operational feel and limits errors between the two channels.
The audiophile grade WIMA capacitors ensures stable playback improving music tone and sound field depth.
The high-end class, gold-plated speaker terminals offer almost lossless audio signal transmission to the speakers.
Analog inputs with high-end solid machined brass RCA sockets can accommodate up to 4 stereo devices including a turntable (MM cartridge) so you can enjoy music from your favorite vinyl records.
You can connect a range of digital devices via optical or coaxial inputs and a built-in premium high-resolution 24bit / 192kHz DAC will always provide the best sound performance.
For those who prefer discrete listening TAGA Harmony is equipped the HTA-800 with a high-fidelity headphone preamplifier.
Preamplifier output is dedicated for an optional external power amplifier or powered subwoofer and speakers.
The removable IEC power cable gives an option to upgrade your system with a premium audiophile power cable in any time.
The HTA-800 combines the analog sound of tubes with the power of transistors to give the best sound at the price! 
Specification
| Design |
Hybrid amplifier Class A/B |
| Vacuum tubes | 2 x 6N3 |
| Power output / impedance |
2 x 60W 4ohm 2 x 50W 8ohm |
| DA converter |
24bit / 192kHz Cirrus Logic CS4344 |
| Digital inputs | Optical, Coaxial |
| Analog inputs |
CD, Line, AUX Phono (MM) • Input impedance: 47KOhms/120pF • Gain: 40dB • Input voltage: 5mV @ 1kHz • THD: <0.5% • SNR: 72dB |
| Analog outputs | RCA Pre-Out |
| Headphone output |
Impedance: 16Ω Output power: 150mW |
| Frequency response | 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.5dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortions | 0.5% |
| Signal/Noise ratio | 75dB |
| Features / accessories |
Dimmer - tube window backlight Mode: Direct, Loudness Regulation: Bass 100Hz ±8dB Treble 10kHz ±8dB Aluminum remote controller Removable IEC power cord |
| AC power / power consumption | 220-230V 50/60Hz, 200W |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.9 x 43 x 32 cm |
| Weight | 8.1 kg / pc. |
Finishes
Colours
Black (aluminum)
Technology
Hybrid amplifier
What does it mean and why does TAGA Harmony use this approach?
Hybrid means a combination of two different techniques to create an amplifier in one device: the World of tubes and the World of transistors.
TAGA Harmony amplifiers use vacuum tubes in the preamp section and transistors in the power stage. This results in tube, soft and analog-like sound character and at the same time high dynamics and power provided by transistors, which is usually a weak point of pure tube designs.
The sound of TAGA Harmony hybrid amplifiers is not only silky and rich but also powerful and dynamic. In addition, hybrid amplifiers compared to pure tube amps have better abilities to properly drive different kind of speakers.
After being turned on a hybrid amplifier requires to warm up its tubes to reach its full sound capabilities – it usually takes from 5 to 15 minutes depending on model and room temperature.