Taga TTA-1000 - Hiend Rörförstärkare

Taga TTA-1000

• 2x60w från 4x KT88 rör som arbetar i Push-pull 
• Inbygg RIAA-steg så du kan spela din favoriter från vinylspelare
• En bastant frjärrkontroll i ren aluminium för enkelt handhavande
• RCA-utgång för inköppling av separata slutsteg eller subwooder

En rejäl rör-förstärkare i den högre ligan, när analogt ljud är som bäst. Med en viktklass på 24kg förstår man att det här är ett seriöst bygge, den har utrustats med mycket utsökta komponenter och förmedlar kvalitet rakt igenom.

TTA-1000 is a 60W Pure Class A high-end vacuum tube integrated amplifier utilizing KT88 tubes in the output stage (with the fixed grid load) and a 12AX7 tube preamp section, composed of 6SN7 long-tail phase inversion drive circuit. 

TTA-1000 uses audiophile-grade coupling capacitors: Evox  for input tubes and Wima for connecting driver tubes with the output amp, and Rubyconcapacitors in the amp section.   
The amplifier sounds in a very warm, lifelike way and high dynamics. 
The sound is very linear with almost no negative feedback.

High-quality toroidal EI broadband sound output transformer provides voltage stability and constant and immediately-available energy at any volume level. The both channels use independent rectifier and filter circuits in the supply power. The sound is natural and fresh with deep multidimensional soundstage.

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 high-end class, gold-plated speaker terminals and gold-plated ceramic tube sockets offer almost lossless audio signal transmission to speakers.

Analog inputs with high-end solid machined brass RCA sockets can accommodate up to 3 stereo devices including a turntable (both MM and MC cartridges) so you can enjoy music from your favorite vinyl records.

The preamplifier output is dedicated for an optional external power amplifier or powered subwoofer and speakers.

The removable IEC power cable gives you an option to upgrade your system with a premium audiophile power cable in any time.

The TTA-1000 amplifier does not only sound great but it also looks magnificently. The front and side walls of the housing are made of thick 6 mm aluminum. The vacuum tube and transformer top decorative panels are finished in a modern gunmetal grey color.

The charm of tubes

“…From the very first moment the excellent rhythm of the audio reproduction is something what is the most enchanting in the sound of this amplifier - the TTA-1000 is one of the most dynamic amplifiers I have encountered so far… The signal and amp paths used in the tested amplifier use simplified short-length tracks. TAGA Harmony was supposed to be a kind of tube amplification essence and it has succeeded.
The TTA-1000 is suitable for listening to rock and instrumental music, what I found after several Metallica albums, but also the instrumental arrangements of Ronan Hardiman. 
TAGA Harmony finishes all the sounds in a particularly nice way, giving them subtle smoothness and delicate sweetness… offers malleable and colorful sound with a solid bass… this particular tube amplifier is designed to drive practically any speaker system.

The TTA-1000 has one more advantage, namely it offers a solid and precise sound stage - none of the plans is favored over another. I found it when listening to Cassandra Wilson and Diana Krall's vocals, they sounded at full blast and, most importantly, they were not overwhelmed by the accompanying instruments. On the other hand,  the second and third plan instruments created a clear sound stage - the location of each instrument could easily be indicated with a finger. If only the speakers allow for that, TAGA Harmony will pay off with a three-dimensional sound scene, no matter whether we will like to listen to rock, pop or classical music.

The TTA-1000 offers a full and saturated mid-range which nicely fits the high frequencies. Because the mids are slightly exposed and the high frequencies do not impose themselves, the balanced sound is delivered to the listener's ears what results in particularly good wind and string instruments.”

Verdict
“The TTA-1000 is now one of the most purist designs in the TAGA Harmony offer. Featuring the essence of the KT88 tubes, and besides its beautiful and rich timbre, it is able to enchant with accurate and dynamic sound and with an energetic and powerful bass.”

Sound
1st opinion
“Taga Harmony TTA-1000 plays in a quite distinctive way trying to combine two sound worlds: musical, warm, gentle with clear, fast and plenty of air…
TAGA presents the mids in the most tangible and direct way… 
Their timbre is warm and saturated, the vocalists sound very palpable and present... Kurt Elling or low murmuring of Tom Waits were really very convincing…”

2nd opinion
“The soundstage and its width are excellent, the sounds are heard far beyond the outline of the speakers. The depth was not so spectacular for me, but there were no hassles in drawing the plans and placement of musicians on the three-dimensional scene.”

Summary
“Taga Harmony has decided to take a brave step into a new territory for them. And they should not regret it. Their first pure tube amplifier defends itself with its sound and has a lot of potential. It sounds in a very consistent and safe way  which does not mean that it is boring. It offers very good space and great, tangible midranges - the enthusiasts of warm vocals should be fully satisfied. It sound in a rhythmic way and there is no lack of dynamics. It is very musical, smooth and compact…
The amplifier has a lot of potential, because by replacing the tubes one can clearly improve its sound qualities.”

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