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HA 200 Headphone Amplifier


The HA 200 headphone amplifier

Our first headphone amplifier is a new and ground-breaking development in which the analogue amplifier section, the converter section and also the case mechanics operate to perfection. The analogue section of the HA 200 is based on the unique T+A HV technology. Its high-performance output stages operate in Class-A mode with a high idle current, and are effortlessly capable of driving even the most difficult of headphones. The impedance of the three headphone outputs can even be matched to the headphones in use and the individual sound ideas. A crossfeed function for creating a sound stage image positioned in front of the head is available on request. The high-quality mains sections – one digital, one analogue with two separate torroidal transformers- provide very generous reserves of power.

The digital section is fitted with the proprietary T+A True 1-Bit digital / analogue converter, which provides an incredible DSD 1024 for Bitstream, and the T+A quadruple converter with 32 Bit / 768 kHz for PCM. Like all current T+A DACs the new HA 200 also features a sophisticated and completely separate decoder architecture for DSD and PCM, ensuring that all digital formats are decoded to the finest standards.
The design and materials of the case harmonise perfectly with the unique electronics. The HA 200 is significantly larger and heavier than other headphone amplifiers, but this is not surprising given the more than 2300 components and the sophisticated HV technology. All the case components are produced from non-magnetic aluminium, and the front panel is machined from solid plate material – just like the HV series. Accurate QPPM metering instruments and a large screen supply important system information, and provide an accurate indication of operating conditions. The FM8 IR remote control controls all functions of the HA 200.
We have designed the HA 200 in every respect with no hint of compromise and without regard to cost, for we had only one goal in mind: musical reproduction to the very highest standard of perfection.
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Analogue section

  • Frequency response + 0 / − 3 dB : D0,1 Hz – 200 kHz
  • Signal / noise ratio : 110/114 dB
  • THD  /  Intermodulation : < 0,001 % / < 0,001 %
  • Channel separation : > 108 dB
  • Class A operation : up to 700 mA
  • Loudness : switchable, adjustable on the speaker efficiency
  • Sound control : switchable, channel separated. Bass and treble -6 dB to + 8 dB
  • Headphone outputs : 6.3 mm plug, 4.4 mm Pentaconn, XLR-4 pin | Impedances: 8, 12, 18, 25, 40, 80 Ohms

Analogue inputs

  • High level (RCA) / balanced (XLR) : 250 mVeff … 4,5 Veff / 10 kOhms | 500 mVeff … 9 Veff / 20 kOhms
    Channel separation : 110 dB

Digital inputs

  • 1 x AES-EBU 32…192 kHz / 16-24 Bit
  • S/P-DIF: 2 x Standard Coax, 2 x optical TOS-Link 32…192 kHz / 16-24 Bit,
  • 1 x BNC 32…192 kHz / 16-24 Bit,
  • 2 x USB DAC: Device-Mode 44,1 … 768 kSps (PCM) and up to DSD1024*, supports asynchronous data transfer.
  • *DSD 512 and DSD 1024 with Windows PC and appropriate driver installed or Linux PC with Kernel 4.4 or higher only.
  • Supports DoP up to DSD 256 (0x05/0xFA Marker).
  • 2 x HDMI IN, 1 x HDMI OUT with ARC (as an option)
  • Bluetooth : A2DP (Audio), AVRCP 1.4 (Control) / aptX® HD , SBC, AAC

D/A converter section

  • PCM : ouble-Differential-Quadruple-Converter with four 32-Bit Sigma-Delta D/A converter per channel / 705,6 / 768 kSps conversion rate
  • DSD :T+A-True-1Bit DSD D/A converter, up to DSD 1024 (49,2 MHz), native bitstream
  • Upsampling : T+A signal-processor – synchronous upsampling with four selectable oversampling algorithms. FIR short, FIR long, Bezier/IIR, Bezier, NOS (non-oversampling))
  • Analogue filter : Phase-linear Bessel filter 3rd order, switchable with 60 or 120 kHz cut off frequency

Mains / Accessories / Dimensions

  • Mains : 100 – 120 V or 200 – 240 V, 50 – 60 Hz, 100 Watts
  • Standby : < 0,5 Watts
  • Dimensions (H × W× D) : 10 × 32 × 34 cm, 4 x 12.6 x 13.4 inch
  • Accessories : Remotecontrol FM8, power cord, USB-cabel for charging RC, USB cabel 2.0 for DAC, RCA cabel
  • Weight : 6,5 kg, 14.4 lbs
  • Finishes : Alu silver anodized (43), Alu black anodized (42) | Technical modifications reserved

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