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  • Page 1 SYMPHONIA STREAMING INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER USER MANUAL...
  • Page 3 It will guide you step by step through Hand-assembled VU meters, an iconic design, and a the setup and operation of your Symphonia, allowing retro-minimalist aluminum chassis are more than just you to experience every detail exactly as the artists aesthetic choices - they embody a decades-long originally intended.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT NOTES SYMBOLS AND NOTES ON THE BACK OF THE SYMPHONIA LICENCE NOTICES SAFETY NOTES CONNECTIONS ANALOG INPUTS / OUTPUT CONTROL USB STORAGE MEDIA NETWORK CONNECTION USB AUDIO INPUT DIGITAL INPUTS HDMI/ARC INPUTS RADIO ANTENNA LOUDSPEAKER POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION...
  • Page 5 PLAYBACK FUNCTIONS SYSTEM AND TONE CONFIGURATION FUNCTION BUTTONS RANGE REPLACING THE BATTERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION T+A MUSIC NAVIGATOR APP DOWNLOAD CONFIGURATION MENU OPERATION SYSTEM CONFIGURATION TONE CONFIGURATION AND CONVERTER SETTINGS NETWORK CONFIGURATION GENERAL INFORMATION MENU OPERATION CONNECTION VIA LAN (CABLE CONNECTION) CONNECTING TO WLAN (RADIO CONNECTION) CONFIGURATION USING THE WPS FUNCTION MANUAL SETUP OF THE WLAN CONNECTION...
  • Page 6 PLAYSCREEN AUTOMATIC STATION SEARCH INTERNET RADIO PLAYSCREEN SEARCH FUNCTION FAVOURITES PRESETS LIST GENERAL INFORMATION CALLING UP THE PRESETS LIST ADDING A PRESET ERASING AN ITEM FROM THE PRESETS LIST PLAY PRESETS SORT PRESETS INPUT - OPERATION OF EXTERNAL SOURCES GENERAL INFORMATION D/A CONVERTER OPERATION SOURCE SELECTION USB MEDIA...

  • Page 7: Notes

    Notice Risk of damage of objects SYMBOLS AND NOTES ON THE BACK OF THE SYMPHONIA This symbol marks alternating voltages (AC). The AC voltage required for the device can be found on the printing at the mains input socket. Do not connect the device to other power supplies.

  • Page 8: Licence Notices

    The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by T+A elektroakustik is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

  • Page 9: Safety Notes

    SAFETY NOTES For your own safety please consider it essential to read these operating instructions right through, and observe in particular the notes regarding setting up, operation and safety. The operation instructions, the connection guidance Before placing the unit on sensitive lacquer or wood and the safety notes are for your own good - please surfaces please check the compatibility of the surface read them carefully and observe them at all times.
  • Page 10 Disconnect the mains plug at the wall socket before The case should only be opened by a qualified spe- cleaning the case. cialist technician. Repairs and fuse replacements The surfaces of the case should be wiped clean with a should be entrusted to an authorised T+A specialist soft, dry cloth only.

  • Page 11: Connections

    Planckstr. 9-11 I 32052 Herford I Germany system settings. ANALOG OUT PRE OUT The pre-output of the Symphonia provides analog stereo output signals with variable level. It is designed for operation with active loudspeakers, power ampli- fiers or for similar applications. Socket for connecting a subwoofer...

  • Page 12: Network Connection

    (DSD 256 and DSD512 only with a Windows PC). If you wish the Symphonia to play audio files from a Windows PC connected to it, you must first install the appropriate drivers on the computer. No drivers are required if you are using a Linux or MAC computer (see chapter „USB DAC Playback from a computer“...

  • Page 13: Installation And Connection

    INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION INSTALLATION Carefully unpack the device and store the original packaging carefully. The carton and packing materi- al are specially designed for this device and will be a safe container during any later transports. Set up the device at a proper place. Please observe all notes on connection and set-up in the chapter „Safety notes“...

  • Page 14: Connection

    CONNECTION To use the Symphonia with all its functions and sources, first you have to make some important connec- tions and/or connect antennas. The necessary connections are described below: Do not connect the Symphonia and the other components to the power supply until all the necessary ...

  • Page 15: Connection Of Loudspeakers

    CONNECTION OF LOUDSPEAKERS Symphonia WLAN DIGITAL IN E2-LINK WLAN HDMI USB DAC T+A elektroakustik GmbH & Co.KG (ARC) PLANCKSTR. 9-11 | 32052 HERFORD GERMANY MADE IN GERMANY Symphonia ANALOG IN 2 (PH) 220 - 240V~ 50-60Hz / 625W Contains FCC ID: 2AJYB-S 1955...

  • Page 16: Connection Of Turntable G 2000 R

    CONNECTION OF TURNTABLE G 2000 R Smphonia...

  • Page 17: Controls And Functions

    Please note the hints in the chapter „Automatic power down function“ on page 48 The indicator LED above the button remains dimly lit even in comfort stand- by mode, to indicate that the Symphonia is ready for use. NAVIGATION AND CONTROL / SELECT / OK Control Rotating this control selects a track for playback;...

  • Page 18: Output Meter

    By pressing this button, the headphone output is switched on and off. DISPLAY The graphic screen of the Symphonia displays all information regarding the status of the machine, the music track currently being played and the radio station currently tuned. The display is context-sensitive and varies according to the capabilities and facilities of the service or medium to which you are currently listening.

  • Page 19: Volume Control

    Not required sources can be deactivated in the system settings for an even more comfortable source selection MUTING Switches the preamplifier output of the Symphonia on and off Switches the speaker outputs on and off Keys which are greyed out are not necessary or available for opera-...

  • Page 20: Alpha-Numeric Entry

    ALPHA-NUMERIC ENTRY To enter a source name, user data or network parameters, first activate the relevant input field with the OK button. If necessary, existing entries can be deleted by pressing the cursor left button repeatedly. Enter the desired character string using the alphanumeric keypad on the remote control. Press the OK button to confirm the entry.

  • Page 21: Function Buttons

    Calls up the search function for SCL, USB-Media, Internetradio, Podcasts and Music services. Activates the sort function within a Favourites list. Displays the Favourites list created on the Symphonia Cycles through the various screen displays. Detailed display with / Radiotext (if present) and large display with / Radiotext (if present).
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT INFORMATION • If the battery is replaced improperly, there is danger of explosion. Always replace batteries by batte- ries of the same or an equivalent type.  • Keep new and used batteries well away from children. • If you cannot close the battery compartment securely, cease using the product, and keep it away from children.

  • Page 23: Menu Operation

    T+A elektroakust • By pressing the SELECT knob for a long time, you Planckstr. 9-11 I Planckstr. 9-11 I Symphonia can also return to the previous menu level. SELECT / OK • To exit the SYSTEM / TONE configuration, press...

  • Page 24: System Configuration

    You should only select this setting if a device with its own volume control is connected to the Symphonia. Ensure that the volume of the source device is turned down to zero before connecting it to the Symphonia, otherwise the speakers connected to it may be damaged through overloading.
  • Page 25 Symphonia. Device name This menu point can be used to assign an individual name to the Symphonia. The device then appears under this name in a home network and via Bluetooth. Energy Saver...
  • Page 26 Tone control This menu point can be used to disable (by-pass) the Symphonia‘s tone controls. To switch off the tone controls, select the OFF setting. When the tone controls are switched off, any adjustments you make to the following menu points BASS and TREBLE have no effect.
  • Page 27 • NOS 2 If you select this setting, upsampling of the Symphonia is deactivated. The analogue output filter always has the value selected under the menu item Bandwidth. DSD mode The Symphonia offers two different converter modes for DSD playback.

  • Page 28: Network Configuration

    All network settings are carried out in the system settings under the menu item Network. If the Symphonia is not connected to a wired network via its LAN port, the WLAN module is automatically activated and the Network menu displays the menu items for setting up the WLAN* connection.

  • Page 29: Connecting To Wlan

    CONNECTING TO WLAN (RADIO CONNECTION) • Connect both of the supplied WLAN antennas to the WLAN sockets on the back of the Symphonia. Depending on your reception and set-up situation, the antenna can be mounted directly on the socket on the back or together with the magnetic base supplied.
  • Page 30 • First select the Scan for WLAN menu item and confirm it with the OK button • A list of the available WLAN connections appears • Use the cursor up / down buttons to select the WLAN to which you wish the Symphonia to be connec- ted, and confirm your choice with the OK button •...
  • Page 31 Select the Disconnect Bluetooth device menu item • If you later wish to use the same external playback device with the Symphonia again, the registration process described above does not need to be repeated. Instead, please follow these steps: •...

  • Page 32: Spotify Connect

    / down buttons and confirm with the OK button. To select the source on the front panel of the Symphonia press the SCL button and turn the SELECT knob to the desired source and confirm with a short press on the knob.
  • Page 33 • Use your smartphone, tablet or computer as a remote control for TIDAL. • Visit https://tidal.com/connect to learn more. • To start playback from your mobile device, connect the Symphonia and smartphone/ tablet to the same network. • Launch the Tidal App and log in.

  • Page 34: Radio Operation

    RADIO OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION The Symphonia features an FM Tuner (VHF radio) with HD Radio™ technology*, a DAB / DAB+ reception section (digital radio) and also includes the facility to stream Internet radio. The following section descri- bes in detail how to operate the individual radio sources.

  • Page 35: Manual Station Search

    (Frequency, Station name, Program ID). MONO / STEREO SELECTION By a long press on the button of the remote control, the FM tuner of the Symphonia can be switched between stereo and mono reception. The reception mode is shown in the display: Stereo...

  • Page 36: Dab Radio

    Select the source DAB Radio with the source selection button RADIO on the SRC2 or by pressing the button RADIO on the front panel of the Symphonia and subsequently turning the SELECT knob. Confirm your selection with a short press on the OK button of the SRC2 or on the SELECT knob of the Symphonia.

  • Page 37: Internet Radio

    Select the source INTERNET Radio with the source selection button RADIO on the SRC2 or by pressing the button RADIO and subsequently turning the SELECT knob on the front panel of the Symphonia. Confirm your selection with a short press on the OK button of the SRC2 or on the SELECT knob of the Symphonia.

  • Page 38: Adding A Preset

    PRESETS LIST GENERAL INFORMATION The Symphonia includes the facility to create Presets lists. The purpose of these lists is to store radio stations and podcasts, so that they can be accessed swiftly. Each of the sources FM radio, DAB radio, Internetradio and Spotify feature their own Presets list.
  • Page 39 • Select the Preset that you wish to change the position of with the cursor up / down buttons on the remo- te control or by turning the SELECT knob on the Symphonia. The selected Preset is displayed enlarged. • Pressing the button on the remote control activates the sort function for the selected Preset.

  • Page 40: Usb Media

    The Symphonia features an electrical S/P-DIF digital input, an input for digital source devices with co- axial (RCA) digital outputs, and an HDMI input. The USB DAC input on the rear allows the Symphonia to be used as a D/A converter for computers. D/A CONVERTER OPERATION Choose the digital input to which you have already connected the source device which is to be played.
  • Page 41 Ltd., registered in the United States and other countries, used with permission HDMI ARC If a TV is connected to the HDMI (ARC) output, the TV sound can be transmitted to the Symphonia via ARC (Audio Return Channel) if supported by the TV, see „HDMI connection“ on page 43.
  • Page 42 No drivers are required when using a computer with Linux or Mac OS. System settings A number of system settings have to be altered if you wish to operate Symphonia with your computer. These changes must be made regardless of the operating system. The installation instructions provide detailed information on how and where the settings are to be changed.

  • Page 43: Compatibility Information

    HDMI connection A TV can be connected to the Symphonia using the HDMI (ARC) input. See also „HDMI ARC“ on page 41. COMPATIBILITY INFORMATION Due to the large number of different versions of the HDMI standard, a general compatibility between the devices cannot be guaranteed.
  • Page 44 HDMI/ARC source when the television is switched on. Additionally, it automatically powers on as soon as the television is switched on. As long as the Symphonia is set to the HDMI/ARC source, it will also automatically switch off when the television is turned off.

  • Page 45: Firmware Update

    Internet connection. The following section describes the exact method of updating the firmware in detail. To avoid malfunctions after updating the Symphonia, all devices in the system should always be checked for any available updates and installed if they are available.

  • Page 46: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Many problems have a simple cause and a correspondingly simple solution. The following section describes a few difficulties you may encounter, and the measures you need to take to cure them. If you find it impossible to solve a problem with the help of these notes please disconnect the unit from the mains and ask your authorised T+A specialist dealer for advice.
  • Page 47 The storage device (especially a USB hard drive without its own power supply) requires more power than the USB port provides. Remedy: Only use USB memory that conforms to the Symphonia‘s USB port specification (max. 1.5 A) for power consumption or that has its own power supply. Cause 2: The storage device is not formatted with an appropriate file system.

  • Page 48: Notes On Energy Saving

    AUTOMATIC POWER DOWN FUNCTION The device features an automatic power-down function. If the Symphonia detects no operation or no mu- sic signal for a period longer than 90 minutes, it automatically switches to stand-by mode In countries outside the EU, in which the EuP directive has no validity, the automatic power-down feature can be disabled if necessary.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Pre-amplifier Frequency response +0 /-3dB 0.5 Hz - 300 kHz Signal / noise ratio 105 / 109 dB THD | Intermodulation | Channel separation < 0.002 % | < 0.002 % | > 90 dB Nominal input sensitivity High level input unbalanced (RCA) 250 mV eff ...
  • Page 50 Frequency response PCM 44.1 kSps 2 Hz - 20 kHz PCM 48 kSps 2 Hz - 22 kHz DSD 64: 2 Hz - 44 kHz PCM 96 kSps 2 Hz - 40 kHz DSD 128: 2 Hz - 60 kHz PCM 192 kSps 2 Hz - 80 kHz DSD 256: 2 Hz - 80 kHz...
  • Page 51 Max. transmission power <10 dBm (EIRP) RC protocol AVRCP Mains Mains voltage 220-240 V, 50-60 Hz / 100-130 V, 50-60 Hz (see back panel of the Symphonia) Normal operation (max.) 800 Watts Standby (ECO) < 0.5 W Dimensions (H x W x D) 10 x 38 x 34 cm / 3.9 x 14.9 x 13.4 inch...
  • Page 52  T+A elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG Planckstraße 9 – 11 32052 Herford | Germany T +49 5221 76760 F +49 5221 767676 info@ta-hifi.com www.ta-hifi.com...

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