Schiit Saga+ Manuals

PASSIVE OR TUBE REMOTE PREAMP A PASSIVE RELAY-STEPPED ATTENUATOR? YES. A HYBRID TUBE BUFFER PREAMP? YES AGAIN. AND REMOTE CONTROL? YEP, THAT’S INCLUDED AS WELL. SAGA IS A SEERESS IN NORSE MYTHOLOGY, BUT THE ONLY THING WE’RE SEEING IS THE LOOK OF SHOCK WHEN YOU DISCOVER THE PRICE OF THIS GREAT LITTLE PREAMP. SAGA+ OWNER’S MANUAL The following is required by the roughly 9,542 government agencies and regulations we have to comply with. If you have some common sense, they should seem pretty straightforward. In any case, read these instructions before proceeding farther, follow all instructions, and heed all warnings. Or else! 1. If you don’t know how to install audio devices, get a qualified professional to help. 2. Never use this device near water, and clean only with a dry cloth. 3. Assure adequate ventilation, do not block any ventilation openings, or place near heat sources. 4. Use only the supplied power cord or suitable replacement. Route cords away from traffic areas and protect them from being pinched. Unplug the cord from the outlet if the apparatus is unused for a long period of time. 5. To prevent electric shock, do not use the plug with an extension cord, receptacle, or outlet unless blades can be fully inserted. 6. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Service is required when the device has been damaged, including cord or plug damage, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the device, the device has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. Saga+ is a no-compromise, ultra-high-end preamp cleverly disguised with a low price. You won’t find any volume-control chips or other shortcuts in Saga—just uber-quality techniques as used in the most expensive audio gear. That’s why it has a relay-switched stepped attenuator volume control that can be run fully passively—or connected to a unique hybrid 6SN7 tube buffer. INTRODUCTION WHAT’S IN THE BOX (1) Saga+ (1) Power cord (1) 6N8S or 6SN7 tube (0) Stick-on feet (they’re pressed in!) CAUTION! Dangerous voltages inside! 1. Before plugging in the preamp, insert the tube. Carefully align the key in the tube base to the notch in the tube socket. 2. Ensure tubes are well-seated. Push down firmly until the tube is seated on the tube socket. This may take a fair amount of force. 3. Plug it in and turn it on. The tube will glow after a few seconds, and the microprocessor will connect the output after about 60 seconds. 4. Connect your sources. Connect up to 5 sources with RCA cables to the inputs of Saga+. 5. Connect the output. Connect the output of Saga+ to your amp or amps using RCA cables. TUBE 6. Ensure the volume is turned down if you’re using Saga for the first time. You don’t want any big surprises! Replacing or Swapping Tubes Saga accommodates any 6SN7, 6N8S or 5692 tube type. 6SL7s also work, but have higher distortion and higher output impedance. 1. Turn off and unplug the preamp. Wait a while for the tube to cool. 2. Carefully extract the tube by gently rocking it back and forth and pulling upwards. 3. Carefully insert the replacement tube. Align the key to the notch and press down firmly until the tube is seated. 4. Plug the preamp back in and turn it on. NOTCH GETTING STARTED