T+A HA 200 Headphone amplifier

 

The output stages of the T+A HA 200 run in Class-A mode with a large idle current. Even the most demanding headphones can be powered. Two distinct toroidal transformers are found in the premium main parts, one of which is digital and the other analogue, and they supply all the power. 

To ensure that all digital formats are decoded to the highest standards, the T+A HA 200 additionally includes optimized and independent decoder architecture for DSD and PCM.

A double differential quadruple converter with a maximum conversion rate of 768 kHz handles all of the PCM data’s digital signal processing. For DSD data, the T+A True 1-Bit DSD converter is used; instead of transforming the DSD data. 

It processes it in its original Bitstream form. As a result, DSD data up to DSD 1024, as they enter the digital connection board’s USB input, can be replicated in the finest possible quality.

 

Aesthetic Design

 

This T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier is a true audio masterpiece, both in terms of quality and appearance.

Stunning in both appearance and sound, the T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier is a true audio masterpiece. The box itself feels like the DAC 8 specifically designed for headphones, and the lines are reminiscent of the lovely R Series.

The T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier just functions as a headphone amplifier; it does not include a streaming module, however, it does come with the pretty unique T+A DAC. This is an important point to keep in mind. 

Additionally, there is no “analogue out,” which would be wonderful to have so you could use it as a preamplifier. However, there are three analogue outputs at the front, and if you really wanted to, you could split the XLR output at a push.

Stunning in both appearance and sound, the T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier is a true audio masterpiece. The HA 200 is equipped with the exclusive T+A True 1 Bit digital/analogue converter.

Which supports DSD 1024 for Bitstream and 32 Bit/768 kHz for PCM. Three headphone outputs on the T+A HA 200 headphone amplifier can fine-tuned to match the connected headphones.

 

T+ A HA 200  driver

 

The HA 200 can drive even the most demanding headphones thanks to the high-quality power supply that features two separate toroidal power transformers – one for the analogue circuits and the other for the digital circuits. 

The HA 200 based on the company’s HV analogue technology, which reserved for its flagship range of high-end audio components.

The four DAC filters from the DAC 8, including Bezier 1 and 2. The FIR flat frequency response option, are still available in the HA 200. If necessary, the DAC’s upsampling can disable.

The HA 200 features eight inputs in total, two of which are analogue (including XLR) and six of which are digital

The amplifier is a pure Class A power stage with three independently switchable outputs: the traditional 6.3 barrel socket, the new balanced Pentaconn connector, and an XLR. If you’d like, you can attach more than one pair of headphones at once.

 

Sound Performance

 

Everything about these headphones is of the highest quality. HA 200 can drive They are Alcantara and synthetic leather free of allergens.  Even after ten hours of use, they made be pleasant to wear.

It sounded genuinely wonderful in every genre. Here are some of my opinions on a few particular songs. You can change the bass and treble in addition to turning on loudness. 

The T+A Solitaire P headphones don’t need to modify. However, having these choices does let you customize any other headphone brand.

 

T+A HA 200 Technical specifications 

 

• Frequency response + 0/−3 dB: 0,1 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 efficiency of the headphones
• 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
• Impedance: 8, 12, 18, 25, 40, 80 Ohms
• Dimensions (H × W× D): 10 × 32 × 34 cm
• Accessories: Remote control FM8, power cord, USB cable for charging RC, USB cable 2.0 for DAC, RCA cable
• Weight: 6.5 kg
• Finishes: Alu silver anodized (43), Alu black anodized (42)