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    TAD source components - D600 and C2000

    I have always liked the C2000. Like Shindo and some other gear, TAD equipment seems to play best with other TAD equipment. The C2000 with M2500 or M4300 is a winning combo.
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    TAD CR1 vs R1

    With respect to the R1s at the show, they were the MK1's. There is no appreciable difference with the MK2's -- as discussed elsewhere on the forum (perhaps earlier in this thread), the only reason for the MK2 designation is a slight change in color. Performance-wise, they are functionally...
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    TAD CR1 vs R1

    Powering the TAD CR1s and TAD R1s to get the best performance is an art and science. It is important to know a few things, however, before making recommendations. If the room is bright (which is the case in most audiophiles' rooms that I have been to), or if listening at a close distance to...
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    TAD CR1 vs R1

    The power handling of the CR1s is provided as a rough guide. It is difficult to provide this figure, since many factors (such as damping factor, current drive, slew rates, etc.) factor into the overall performance. It would be silly to try to use an 8W power amplifier on the CR1s, since they...
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    TAD source components - D600 and C2000

    D600 and C2000 We are TAD dealer, so this is obviously biased, but we are big fans of the TAD electronics. The components are clearly not cheap, but if you open up any of them and have a look around, you can easily see where the money is going. Many of the internal parts are proprietary...
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    TAD CR1 vs R1

    TAD has officially communicated that there is no difference between the Mk1 and Mk2 in terms of sonics. It is only a matter of a slight color difference, since production was moved from one location to another. The only reason for the Mk2 designation is that if woofers need to be replaced in...
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    Accuphase on TAD CR-1's? Opinions? ....

    We have been experimenting with tube amplification for CR1s, and I have to say, they can definitely sound amazing in a bi-amped configuration. We used a pair of BAT tube amps on the mid/high drivers and a Ciamara custom solid state amplifier (Class A/B, 350W at 8Ohm, Damping Factor >400) on the...
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    Human hearing beats the Fourier uncertainty principle

    Thanks Ethan. I probably am a bit crazy. No question about it!
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    Human hearing beats the Fourier uncertainty principle

    Ha ha ha! Fair point. I think I oversimplified, so I will try to stave off the raging inferno with a garden hose ... I think we can all agree that the engineering that goes into the recording matters most (after the musicians, of course). How material is recorded, what equipment is used to...
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    Human hearing beats the Fourier uncertainty principle

    Sorry! Didn't realize it had been discussed elsewhere. As for frequencies, many DACs and other devices in the studio involve filters that are designed to move noise into a spectrum that was thought to be inaudible. Now, it seems -- if we want to believe the results of this article -- these...
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    Human hearing beats the Fourier uncertainty principle

    Hi all, This article is making its way around engineering circles (and others): http://m.phys.org/news/2013-02-human-fourier-uncertainty-principle.html Finally some empirical evidence that we are not all crazy and we can actually hear beyond 20kHz. I have always said that while it is...
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    Accuphase on TAD CR-1's? Opinions? ....

    Have you tried Viola Audio Labs? We regularly set up systems with TAD CR1s and Viola amplifiers, and the match is incredible.
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    Weiss MAN301 Music Server

    True, though provided you are using a multi-channel interface, it is possible. The Weiss AFI1 together with multiple DACs would provide the flexibility. But of course, it is all very experimental and not well-suited for convenient playback of music files from a library.
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    Weiss MAN301 Music Server

    Well, this is not that hard to do. Over the years I have worked in many studios, and the software platforms get better and better every year. If you are recording live music, Pro Tools is an industry standard (though I strongly recommend using non-Digidesign hardware and converters if you want...
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    TAD CR1 vs R1

    Cables ... a key question! We have experimented with many different kinds of cable. Copper, Silver, solid core, varistrand etc. Kimber cables are great, but if you want insanely fast and neutral cables, ZenSati is really tough to beat. I have heard Synergistic cables, and I think they are...
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