Schiit Saga+ Manuel utilisateur
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
qualied 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 trafc 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 qualied 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 nd 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 rmly
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 rst 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 rmly until
the tube is seated.
4. Plug the preamp back in and turn it on.
NOTCH
GETTING STARTED
ASSEMBLED IN USA
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1 2 3 4 5 A B
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK—DO NOT OPEN
NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE
5 IR Window. The remote “talks” to the Saga+
through this window. Don’t block it, unless you
don’t want the remote to work.
6 Mute Indicator. When Saga+ is muted, this LED
will turn on. Saga is muted for 60 seconds on rst
turn-on. You can also mute at any time using the
remote control.
7 Passive/Buffer Indicator. This lights up when
you’re using the tube buffer output. It’s off for
passive output.
1 Input. The selected input lights up to indicate
the selected input. Pretty simple, right?
2 Input Switch. Press to choose the input you
want to listen to.
3 Volume Knob. Turn it to the right to make the
music louder. Stop before smoke comes out of
your speakers.
4 Mode Select. Press to change between passive
and tube hybrid buffer output.
CONTROLS
1 2
3
45
6
7
REMOTE CONTROL
Yes, this preamp comes with a remote control. Unlike earlier Sagas,
this is now a fancy milled aluminum model. It’s still inexpensive to
replace in case you lose it or want another one, however.
1 Input. Press this button to select the input you want to listen to. If
you skip the input, keep pressing—it cycles back around.
2 Volume Up/Down. Press the up arrow to turn volume up, press the
down arrow to turn it down. Simple as that.
3 Output. Press to change between passive and tube hybrid buffer
output.
4 Mute. Press to mute the preamp.
Changing the Battery
1. Flip the remote over to reveal a single hole on the back.
2. Push the remote open by inserting the end of an open paper clip into
the hole in the back and pushing rmly. It’s held together with magnets.
3. Replace the battery inside with one of the same type.
4. Reassemble the remote by rst inserting the clear LED in the front,
then dropping the panel down onto the matching magnets. Press
down gently to pop the panel in place.
Saga/Freya Ragnarok 2 Loki Loki Max
SCH 03-11
SCH 03-13 SCH 03-14
BYPASS
20HZ UP/DOWN
250HZ UP/DOWN
2KHZ UP/DOWN
6KHZ UP/DOWN
16KHZ UP/DOWN
BYPASS
PRESET 1
PRESET 2
PRESET 3
20HZ UP/DOWN
120HZ UP/DOWN
400HZ UP/DOWN
2KHZ UP/DOWN
6KHZ UP/DOWN
16KHZ UP/DOWN
VOLUME
INPUT
OUTPUT
MUTE
SCH 03-12
VOLUME
INPUT
OUTPUT
MUTE
GAIN
Sleipnir/Ellida
SCH 03-15
PLAY/PAUSE
SKIP FWD
FAST FWD
FAST REV
STOP/EJECT
DISPLAY OFF
SKIP BACK
DACs DACs
SCH 03-16a SCH 03-16b
INPUT
INVERT
MUTE
INPUT SEL
INVERT
MUTE
2
1
3
4
3 On-Off Switch. Up is on. Down is off. If you have
the preamp in a place where you can’t easily reach
it, just plug it in to a power strip or use a remote-
controlled outlet. Yes, those are a thing.
4 AC Input. Plug the power cord in here. Plug the
other end into an outlet of the correct voltage.
Trying to run a 115V product on 230V will blow the
fuse and generally make for a bad, bad day.
1 RCA Inputs.
You can connect up to 5 inputs to Saga+ using
RCA cables. The inputs are conveniently num-
bered “1” to “5” to match the front panel indica-
tors. Select the input you want to listen to using
the front panel buttons or the remote control.
2 RCA Outputs.
We’ve provided two sets of RCA outputs here,
so you can connect to 2 amps, or an amp and a
subwoofer, or you can just use a single output.
You don’t have to use both.
ASSEMBLED IN USA
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5 A B
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK—DO NOT OPEN
NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE
CONNECTIONS
1 2 341 1 1 1 2
I hear hum, what do I do?
You may have a ground loop. To x a ground loop,
try a ground loop isolator or an EbTech HumX.
There’s no sound for a while after I turn Saga+ on.
That’s perfectly normal. Saga+ delays the output
for 60 seconds after you rst turn the preamp on
to help prevent loud noises during start-up.
What’s with the clicking noises when I turn the
volume?
That’s the sound of the mechanical relays in the
relay-switched stepped attenuator. This is totally
normal.
I’m not getting any sound output, but the lights
are on.
Is the mute light on? If so, the preamp is muted.
Unmute the preamp using your remote control.
Otherwise, make sure you’re on the correct input
and the volume is turned up.
FAQ
Can I leave Saga+ on all the time?
You can, but it’ll dramatically shorten the tube
lifespan. The tube is on whenever Saga+ is on.
Sorry, no fancy tube shutdown here like Freya+.
Can I use both outputs at the same time?
Most of the time, yes. If you have products that
short the input when turned off, then that can
cause distortion.
I have the volume all the way down and still
hear faint music.
Yes, that is normal with a relay attenuator. If it’s
bothersome, hit the Mute button on the remote
to completely mute the preamp.
It doesn’t turn on, what do I do?
Plug it in to a different AC socket. Ensure you
are not currently in a blackout. Then email us if
it still doesn’t work.
WARRANTY
Schiit Audio warrants to the original purchaser that the product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship
for ve (5) years from the date of purchase. Exceptions: tubes and remote controls. Tubes are covered by a 90-day limited
warranty with the same terms. Remote controls are covered by a 1-year warranty with the same terms. If a defect covered
by this warranty occurs during this warranty period, Schiit Audio will repair the defective product, free of charge. Date
of purchase will be based on customer-submitted receipts, otherwise date of manufacturing will be used to determine
warranty period.
If you believe you need warranty service, CONTACT US rst. There may be a simple solution to your problem. Schiit
Audio products sent back to us without a RETURN AUTHORIZATION (RA) will be returned to the sender without repair. To
contact us and obtain an RA, email [email protected]. We will respond quickly to either phone or email messages.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (b) IS DAMAGED BY
NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, COFFEE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE
MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (c) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR REMOVED.
ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD (5 YEARS). IN NO EVENT
SHALL SCHIIT AUDIO BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE BREACH OF
ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province
to province.
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