Taga Harmony, a Polish brand, offers budget-friendly Hi-Fi products that deliver impressive sound quality at accessible prices. Their newest release is the TCD-70T, a CD player featuring tube outputs. It is equipped with two 6N2 tubes, which are securely mounted on ceramic bases for the RCA output. The conversion process is handled by the Sabre ES9018 chip from ESS, and the power supply utilizes a 100W toroidal transformer.
Taga Harmony TCD-70T
The CD reading system utilizes the Sunplus SPHE8104G Servo IC, which features Intelligent Correction technology to enhance the accuracy and stability of CD reading. Additionally, a buffer memory is incorporated to facilitate smoother and more reliable playback, while a Bessel filter is employed to preserve phase linearity and reduce distortion throughout the full frequency spectrum.
Taga Harmony TCD-70T Back
The Taga Harmony TCD-70T is equipped with both analog and digital outputs, which include XLR, optical, and coaxial connections, along with a headphone jack that has volume adjustment capabilities. A remote control is provided to manage all functions of the CD player.
This innovative player has been meticulously engineered for audiophiles seeking premium sound quality and versatility in their audio setup.
The unit’s chassis is constructed from metal, featuring an aluminum front panel, and is available in both black and silver finishes.
Taga Harmony TCD-70T in a black finish
Specifications:
| Design | Tube CD Player |
| Vacuum tubes | 2 x 6N2 for UNBALANCED (RCA) output Ceramic sockets for tubes |
| Compatible CD formats | CD-Audio (playable media: CD, CD-R, CD-RW) |
| DA converter | ESS SABRE ES9018 |
| Analog filter | 2-Pole Fully Differential Linear Phase Bessel filter |
| Digital outputs | Optical, Coaxial [up to 44.1kHz/16bit] |
| Analog outputs | STEREO: UNBALANCED (RCA) STEREO: BALANCED (XLR) |
| Headphone output | Impedance: 32ohm Output power: ≤30mW, 32ohm Variable [0-30mW @32ohm | 0-50mW @600ohm] |
| Frequency response | 20Hz – 20kHz (±1dB) |
| Total Harmonic Distortions | <0.005% (A-Weighted) @1kHz 0DBFS < 0.005% (2.0V 1kHz) |
| Signal/Noise ratio | >110dB (A-Weighted) |
| Crosstalk | <-100dB @1kHz |
| Features / accessories | Repeat All/Track/A-B Random (Shuffle) Program Buffer Memory Regulation of Display Brightness and Tube Window BacklightRemote controller Schuko-IEC C13 power cord |
| AC power / power consumption | 220-240V 50Hz Standby <0.5W Operation max 100W |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 7 x 43 x 32 cm (incl. feet, excl. knobs/sockets) |
| Weight | 5.8 kg / pc. |
Price: $700
