INSPIRE IHA-1 Tube Headphone Amp User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- iNSPIRE
Table of Contents
INSPIRE IHA-1 Tube Headphone Amp
What comes with your purchase?
When ordering thee IHA-1 from Moon-Audio you have a variety of options you can use to further customize your device but the basics will be the same.
It comes with:
- The Dragon Inspire IHA-1
- 2 Driver Tubes
- 1 Rectifier Tube
- 1 Power Chord
Optional Add-Ons:
Lundahl Transformers: Cleans up input signal power and you will be able to
playback higher impedance headphones 2 x 6SN7 New Old Stock Tubes (RCA):
Different tubes for a different sound signature.
5U4 New Old Stock Tube (RCA 5URGB): Different tube for a different sound
signature.
Set-up
Assembly
- Unpack equipment on a clean, fl at the surface.
- Set the IHA-1 up on your surface.
- Remove the 2 Driver Tubes from their packaging.
- Insert each of these tubes, making sure to follow the key when plugging the tubes in.
- Unwrap and plug in the rectifi er tube.
- Connect your DAC to the IHA-1.
Operation
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Plug in the Headphones/Amp/Active Speakers you plan to use.
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Select your output using the switch on the back.
– Switch in the “up” position will output to the pre-amp RCA outputs for separate amplifi er or active speakers.
– Switch in the “down” position will output to the headphone ports found on the front of the device. -
Plug in your power chord to the Dragon Inspire IHA-1.
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Flip the power switch to turn the device on.
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There will be a slight hum for the fi rst 30 seconds. This is normal and will go away once the device is warmed up.
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Select your input via either Aux 1 or Aux 2.
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Slowly turn up the stepped volume knob and enjoy your music!
Safety Instructions
- Make sure when inserting and removing your headphones that the device is in “MUTE.”
- Both headphone outputs have a latch that you need to press to remove your headphones so they won’t get accidentally unplugged
- When changing tubes, fuses, and cables make sure the device is powered off for your safety!
Device Controls
The Front controls and ports are:
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Volume Knob
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Input Selector Switch (Aux 1/MUTE/Aux 2)
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1/4” Headphone Port
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4pin XLR Headphone Port
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Power Switch
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Power indicator
The back ports are: -
Power Port
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Fuse (unscrew to remove, screw to replace)
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Output swich
(Low position = Headphone Output)
(Up position = Pre-Amp Output) -
Pre-Amplified outputs L/R
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AUX 2
(top port = left channel)
(bottom port = right channel) -
AUX 1
(top port = left channel)
(bottom port = right channel)
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