TAGA Harmony HTR 1500 CD
Hybrid stereo amplifier with valve preamplification and built-in CD player, paired with an FM/DAB+ tuner, for lovers of valve sound in an all-in-one format.
Description
The TAGA Harmony HTR 1500 CD is a hybrid integrated amplifier that combines a valve preamplification stage, a CD player, an FM/DAB+ tuner and a USB port for audio file playback within a single chassis. It offers a centralised solution for those wishing to control several sources without multiplying separate units.
The preamplification stage relies on PSVANE ECC83 valves, while power amplification is handled by Mosfet transistors operating in class AB. This hybrid architecture combines the tonal colouration typical of valves with the power handling of transistors, with a stated output power of 2 x 75 W into 8 ohms. The unit also features an MM phono input, allowing a turntable to be connected directly without an external preamplifier, as well as optical and coaxial digital inputs and outputs for interfacing with other digital sources.
This model is aimed at listeners wishing to bring together several sources, CD, FM/DAB+ radio, USB, turntable, around a hybrid amplifier with a sound character shaped by valves, in a compact system where ease of setup takes priority over a multiplication of separate components.
Technical specifications
| Output power | 2 x 75 W into 8 ohms |
| Dimensions | 430 x 95 x 300 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg |
| Analogue inputs | 2 x RCA |
| Analogue outputs | 2 x RCA |
| Height | 119 mm |
| Width | 430 mm |
| Depth | 353 mm |
What to check before buying used
The PSVANE ECC83 valves in the preamplification stage are wear parts that should be checked: they may require replacement after several thousand hours of use, with a direct effect on sound quality as they age. The built-in CD player deserves a full playback test, including the drawer and optical assembly, as these mechanical elements are the first to show signs of wear on this type of unit. The proper functioning of the FM/DAB+ tuner and the various analogue and digital inputs and outputs should also be checked.
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