Emotiva TA-100

The BasX TA-100 combines the features and capabilities of an audiophile quality stereo preamplifier, a high-performance FM tuner, and a high-quality power amplifier – all in one convenient package. The preamp section includes line level analog inputs for a CD player or line-level source, a built-in USB DAC with plenty of digital inputs for your computer and other digital stereo sources, a high-quality phono preamp that supports both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges, and provisions for an optional high-quality AptX Bluetooth input module. The tuner offers full digital control, and 50 station presets. The fully complementary, all discrete Class A/B amplifier section delivers plenty of clean power to drive a pair of high-quality stereo speakers to satisfying listening levels; and the TA-100 includes line level outputs for a powered subwoofer, or for connecting an external power amplifier. The TA-100 can be operated via the simple front panel controls, or by the included infrared remote control. The intuitive menu system makes the TA-100 simple to configure and operate, and the big, easy to read, VFD display on the TA-100’s front panel shows you exactly what’s going on at all times.

Analog Inputs

• 2 pairs; stereo analog line level inputs (CD, Aux).
• 1 pair; stereo phono inputs (switchable; moving magnet or moving coil).
• 1 tuner; FM (with external antenna input; 50 station presets).

Digital Inputs

• 1; digital coax (S/PDIF); 24/192k.
• 1; digital optical (Toslink); 24/192k.
• 1; digital USB (DAC input); 24/96k; no drivers required.
• 1; Bluetooth receiver (requires optional AptX Bluetooth dongle).

Outputs

• 1 pair; main line level output; stereo, unbalanced.
• 1 pair; speaker outputs; stereo, 5-way binding post.
• 2; summed full range outputs (for connecting one or two subwoofers), unbalanced.
• 1; stereo headphone output (front panel).

Analog Performance (line level)

• Maximum output level: 4 VRMS.
• Frequency response: 5 Hz to 50 kHz +/- 0.04 dB.
• THD+noise: < 0.0015% (A-weighted).
• IMD: < 0.004% (SMPTE).
• S/N ratio: > 115 dB.
• Crosstalk: < 90 dB.

Analog Performance (to speaker outputs; both channels driven)

• Output Power:
  50 watts RMS per channel (20 Hz – 20 kHz; THD < 0.02%; into 8 Ohms).
  90 watts RMS per channel (1 kHz; THD < 1%; into 4 Ohms).
• Power bandwidth: 
  20 Hz to 20 kHz + 0 dB / – 0.25 dB (at rated power; into 8 Ohms).
• Broadband frequency response: 20 Hz to 80 kHz + 0 dB / – 3 dB.
• THD+noise: < 0.05% (A-weighted).
• S/N ratio: 
  > 100 dB (A-weighted; ref full power).
  > 85 dB (A-weighted; ref 1 watt).

Analog Performance (phono)

• Frequency response (MM and MC): 
  20 Hz to 20 kHz; ref standard RIAA curve.
• THD+noise: 
  < 0.015% (MM; A-weighted).
  < 0.06% (MC; A-weighted).
• S/N ratio: 
  > 90 dB (MM).
  > 68 dB (MC).

Analog Performance (headphone)

• Output Power:
  8 Ohms: 23 mW / channel.
  33 Ohms: 90 mW / channel.
  47 Ohms: 127 mW / channel.
  150 Ohms: 145 mW / channel.
  300 Ohms: 114 mW / channel.
  600 Ohms: 75 mW / channel.

Digital Performance

• Frequency response: 
  5 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 0.15 dB (44k sample rate).
  5 Hz to 80 kHz +/- 0.25 dB (192k sample rate).
• THD+noise: 
  < 0.003% (A-weighted; all sample rates).
• IMD: 
  < 0.007% (SMPTE).
• S/N ratio: 
  > 110 dB ref rated output.

Trigger

• 12 VDC trigger output.

Power Requirements

• 115 VAC or 230 VAC @ 50 / 60 Hz (automatically detected).

Controls And Indicators

• Power: rocker switch; rear panel.
• Standby: one front panel push button; halo ring changes color to indicate status.
• Two front panel pushbuttons: Input Select; menu operation.
• One front panel knob: Volume; Tuning; menu operation.
• Display: high visibility blue alphanumeric VFD display (dimmable).
• Remote Control: compact full-function infrared remote control.
• Menu and Control System; simplified, highly intuitive menu system
  (includes Setup options, Bass, Treble, and Balance controls).

Mechanical

• Dimensions: 432 x 67 x 318 mm
• Weight: 6,8 kg