The HTR-1500CD is a premium, stereo hybrid FM/DAB+ receiver with a built-in CD player and a network player, which allows to stream digital music content from smartphones, tablets, music libraries on computers or network storage, as well as from the best online streaming services and internet radio.
KEY FEATURES
• Hybrid design utilizing high-performance PSVANE ECC83 vacuum tubes from the Classic series in the preamp section ensures a very warm, linear and lifelike sound with high dynamic presentation.
• Sleek aluminum front panel design suitable for most interiors.
• High power - 120W per channel, backed by a toroidal power transformer, can properly drive different types of speakers and allows to play music on higher levels without losing on clearly and dynamics.
• Wi-fi and Bluetooth® to wirelessly stream music from smartphones, tablets, computers, online streaming services and internet radio. Equipped with RJ45 Ethernet LAN socket for wired network connection.
• Support of many online streaming services (incl. Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect and Deezer) and Internet radio to enjoy the best music and broadcasts from around the world.
• Compatibility with high-resolution sources up to 24bit/192kHz (via wi-fi and LAN) – high quality sound utilizing MS4344 DAC.
• Support of a wide range of formats including high-resolution lossless FLAC and APE, and uncompressed WAV to get the most natural and detailed sound.
• Streaming via free applications (for instance: 4STREAM, WiiM Home) available on the Apple App Store® and the Google Play® Store.
• Selected apps provide multiroom features - you can enjoy music simultaneously on multiple HTR-1500CD receivers or other compatible devices in different zones and control them via a single app interface.
• DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting) tuner - your favorite radio stations in the best digital quality. Enjoy your digital radio in high-resolution, crystal clear sound.
• USB input with charging - to quickly and easily play music from a USB flash drive (supports AAC-LC, APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA files) as well as charge your mobile devices.
• 4 analog inputs including a 3.5mm input on the front to quickly connect external analog audio devices (smartphones, MP3 players etc.) and a turntable (MM cartridge) input so you can enjoy music from your favorite vinyl records.
• 3 digital inputs - to connect a range of digital audio devices (CD/DVD/Blu-ray player, video game console etc.).
• Subwoofer output – to provide extra amount of deep bass by adding an active subwoofer to the system.
• Headphone output for those who prefer discrete listening.
• High-end speaker terminals accept raw speaker cables up to 10AWG and most popular types of connectors.
• Variety of sound control functions - to perfectly adjust the sound to your preferences.
• Alarm and Sleep Timers - to take full control of your system.
• Fully functional remote controller.
IEC C14 power inlet and a removable Schuko-IEC C13 power cord give you an option to upgrade your system with a premium audiophile power cable in any time.
The HTR-1500CD is an all-in-one stereo system with no compromises in sound performance!
A more convenient remote control is available as an additional paid option - click for more details.
| Design |
Hybrid Stereo CD-Receiver with Wireless Streaming, Bluetooth®, DAB+, FM Class D |
| Vacuum tubes | 2 x ECC83 PSVANE Classic Series |
| Power output / impedance |
2 x 60W RMS 8ohm
2 x 120W RMS 4ohm |
| DA converter |
MS4344 [audio decode: up to 192kHz/24bit] – for network
AP1064 [audio decode: up to 192kHz/16bit and up to 96kHz/24bit] – for optical and coaxial digital inputs. |
| Network features |
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz RJ45 Ethernet DLNA, UPnP support Supported audio formats: AAC, APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA |
| Streaming services |
Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Deezer* * Works only with the WiiM Home app. |
| Internet radio | YES |
| Multiroom | Up to 10 zones (devices) via the mobile app |
| Control applications and software |
Available on the Apple App Store® and the Google Play® Store:
4STREAM, WiiM Home For computers: Foobar2000 and other programs supporting UPnP and DLNA. |
| Compatible CD formats | CD-Audio, CD-R/RW (audio files MP3, WMA) |
| Radio section |
Tuner: FM (87.5 - 108MHz) RDS DAB+ (174.928 - 239.200 MHz) Preset: 20 FM / 30 DAB+ DAB/FM antenna impedance: 75ohm |
| Wireless connectivity |
Bluetooth® 5.1 (SBC codec) Frequency Range: 2402 - 2480MHz Max EIRP: 4.6dBm Wi-Fi Frequency Range: 2412 - 2472MHz Max EIRP power transmitted: 18.30dBm Antenna Dipole Maximum antenna gain: 1.7dBi |
| Digital inputs |
USB (AAC-LC, APE, FLAC, MP3, WAV, WMA)
Optical 1, Optical 2, Coaxial |
| Analog inputs |
AUX 1, AUX 2
Stereo Jack 3.5mm (front panel) Phono (MM): • Input impedance: 47kohm / 47pF • Gain: 60dB • Input voltage: 100mV • THD: <0.1% (output 1K 1W) • SNR: 70dB (output) |
| Analog outputs | Subwoofer (frequency: 20 - 300Hz) |
| Headphone output |
Impedance: 32ohm
Output power: <10mW, 32ohm |
| Frequency responce | 30Hz - 20KHz (>-6dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortions | ≤1% (1K, 1W) |
| Signal/Noise ratio | >50dB |
| Features / accessories |
Unit features (for apps features check info provided by their developers): Alarm Clock Sleep Timer Equalizer Bass / Treble regulation Loudness Super Bass Remote controller Wireless antenna Antenna DAB+/FM RCA-RCA stereo interconnect Schuko-IEC C13 power cord |
| AC power / power consumption |
230V~50Hz Power consumption: 75W Power consumption ECO Standby Mode: <0.5W Power consumption Normal Standby Mode: <4W Operating (max): 315W |
| Charging | Via USB Port: max. 5.0V 1.0A |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 2.4 x 12.9 x 9.4(incl. rear sockets) cm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg / pc. |
Colours
Black (aluminum)
Silver (aluminum)
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.
| User manual (11-2023) | Download |
2024-02-01
HTR-1500CD, HTR-1000CD v.3 - volume level memory - what are the settings?
STANDBY MODE
VOLUME LEVEL BEFORE SWITCHING TO THE STANDBY MODE | Above VOL 12 | Below VOL 5 | Between VOL 5 and VOL 12 |
VOLUME LEVEL AFTER SWITCHING ON AGAIN | VOL 12 | VOL 5 | SAME AS BEFORE SWITCHING OFF |
POWER CUT
After the power is cut off and then turned on again, the default volume level is VOL 8.
2023-07-27
HTR-1500CD / HTR-1000CD v.3 - what are the recommendations for USB flash drives?
Not all USB flash drives may be compatible and supported with the chip used in the USB module – a list of compatible drives is not available.
- Maximum capacity supported - 64GB.
- File systems supported - FAT32/exFAT.
- Maximum number of folders and files supported - 9900 (counted altogether) – there are allowed 99 folders in the root directory and 99 tracks in each (so the total number of tracks is 9801).
- Maximum 9 layers including the root directory is supported for nested folders (folders within folders).
- We recommend using Latin alphabet letters for song names.
2023-07-27
HTR-1500CD - parameters of supported audio file formats.
Format | Extension | Sampling rate (kHz) | Sound channel | Bitrate (kbps) | Remarks |
MP3 | .mp3 .mp2 | 8 / 11.025 / 12 / 16 / 22.05 / 24 / 32 / 44.1 / 48 | 1 or 2 | 32 ~ 384 | MPEG 1 / 2 / 2.5 Layer II & III, CBR & VBR |
WMA (standard) | .wma .asf .wmv | 8 / 11.025 / 16 / 22.05 / 32 / 44.1 / 48 | 1 or 2 | 0 ~ 320 | WMA standard 4 / 4.1 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 9.1, CBR & VBR |
AAC-LC | .m4a, .aac, .mp4, .mov | 8 /11.025 / 12 / 16 / 22.05 / 24 / 32 / 44.1 / 48 | 1 or 2 | all bitrates allowed | MPEG 2 / 4 AAC LC profile |
FLAC | .flac | 8 / 16 / 22.05 / 24 / 32 / 44.1 / 48 / 96 | 1 or 2 | all bitrates allowed | supports subset format |
APE | .ape | 8 / 16 / 22.05 / 24 / 32 / 44.1 / 48 | 1 or 2 | all bitrates allowed | APE 1000 / 2000 / 3000 |
WAV | .wav | 8 / 11.025 / 12 / 16 / 22.05 / 24 / 32 / 44.1 / 48 | 1 or 2 | 64 ~ 3072 | signed 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 / 32 bit integer (little endian) |
