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    Rockport Technologies Introduces Orion Loudspeaker

    Anyone???
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    Rockport Technologies Introduces Orion Loudspeaker

    Thoughts on how the Orion sound compared to TAD R1tx?
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    TAD R1 Mk2 vs TAD R1tx

    I’ve had 4 pairs of TAD R1 speakers in my time, 2 pairs of Mk2 and this is my second pair of tx. I’m well aware what they can do and how to get good sound from them. The first pair I demo’d (and purchased) from Sydney Hifi were in a room that was only 4x5 meters and they sounded amazing. I’ve...
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    TAD R1 Mk2 vs TAD R1tx

    https://www.aussieaudiomart.com/details/649843813-tad-r1-tx-loudspeakers/ Selling my new TAD R1 tx and going down the Rockport trail. Price in AUD.
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    Tad reference 1

    I’ve sent you a private message David. Please check your inbox.
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    Tad reference 1

    @fleetowner123
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    Tad reference 1

    https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisb124j-tad-reference-1-tx-eb-speaker Now listed on audiogon.
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    Tad reference 1

    TAD Japan have lost my business.
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    Tad reference 1

    In my music room there are 13 dedicated 20a circuits using 6mm wire going directly to the house power box. All electronic equipment uses one That’s enough for me, I’m not interested in anymore advice as I’m happy with the sound I have.
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    Tad reference 1

    I’ve used Krell kAS, gryphon antileon signature, Vitus SM-101, Nagra VPA and now Karan KA m2000. The Karan are my favourite, as for the rest, the old Krell KAS from the 80’s blew them all away.
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    Tad reference 1

    Thanks for the advice however I won’t be updating electronics anytime soon if at all. I’m more than happy with their performance.
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    Tad reference 1

    KA m2000
  13. Smokin' Joe

    Tad reference 1

    Tbh it’s an unfair comparison that I truely can’t comment on. My system has changed so much since I had the Mk2’s.
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    Tad reference 1

    New amps and stands.
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    Tad reference 1

    Haven’t had a good look yet but nothing that stood out upon a quick inspection.
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