Tad reference 1

Amir · Mar 18, 2022

PGA said:
I'm almost certain that my R1 Mk2 came in a similar cardboard box several years ago. No issues at all, but I agree it was surprised with the packaging. M1s that these R1s replaced were in wood crates.

If you want the TAD Japan will use double packaging method for TAD R1TX, where the outside of the package is packed with another one (Tri-Wall).
you can also order wooden box for maximum safety.

TAD Japan carefuly listen to customers feedback and their philosophy is introducing perfect quality.

HenryD · Mar 18, 2022

I doubt telling TAD will change anything. Ever since they discontinued the M1, which was truly magnificent 4-way, they only look for ways to cheapen the new replacement products (while raising their price).
I suspect that is one more step for better profitability.

Amir · Mar 18, 2022

HenryD said:
I doubt telling TAD will change anything. Ever since they discontinued the M1, which was truly magnificent 4-way, they only look for ways to cheapen the new replacement products (while raising their price).
I suspect that is one more step for better profitability.

You may disagree me but I am sure if USA or Europe companies produce such a bragin like TAD R1 then the price tag will be more than €400k .
I have listened to many super expensive loudspeakers and i believe TAD performance/price is far better than all of them.

PGA · Mar 18, 2022

The big loss at TAD was when Andrew Jones moved on. I can only imagine where TAD would be if he was still there. Even though the R1 is a dated design, and perhaps not even as good as the M1, it’s still very competitive vis a vis everything else.

Flamenko · Mar 22, 2022

kimurastanley said:
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Sharing my recent experience where I had a chance to listen to von schweikert vr 9 SE Mk2 side by side with TAD CR-1TX.
VR9 SE mk2 is a pair of mighty speakers. However I was really surprised and amazed with CR1TX, the scale of presentation is really amazing and held up pretty well to the VR9. The R1TXs are blocked by VR9

did the artesania damper on the cr1 stand really serve any purpose?

kimurastanley · Mar 23, 2022

Flamenko said:
did the artesania damper on the cr1 stand really serve any purpose?

I am not sure. Next time I will loan from my dealer to try

Gregadd · Mar 23, 2022

Amir said:
You may disagree me but I am sure if USA or Europe companies produce such a bragin like TAD R1 then the price tag will be more than €400k .
I have listened to many super expensive loudspeakers and i believe TAD performance/price is far better than all of them.

It just an example of what the big boys can do when commit their resources to a project.

Smokin' Joe · Aug 25, 2022

New amps and stands.

jbrrp1 · Aug 25, 2022

Smokin' Joe said:
New amps and stands.

Nice amps to add to your gear collection!

You have now had the TAD R1TX's for a while. How would you say they compare to the original pre-TX ones?

LL21 · Aug 26, 2022

Smokin' Joe said:
New amps and stands.

Congrats! Which Karan monos?

Smokin' Joe · Aug 26, 2022

jbrrp1 said:
Nice amps to add to your gear collection!

You have now had the TAD R1TX's for a while. How would you say they compare to the original pre-TX ones?

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.

Smokin' Joe · Aug 26, 2022

LL21 said:
Congrats! Which Karan monos?

KA m2000

jbrrp1 · Aug 31, 2022

kingfisher said:
CH Precision boost to REF1’s. Highy recommended to reflect full capabilities and musicality of these excellent speakers and Lampizator Big7 Balanced. Surreal !

I am running the 10 series CH Precision on the TAD CR-1's, and I have found it to require a bit of system matching work to get them to sing. But with the right work, it is indeed singing magnificently now. The CHP gear is making me appreciate the TAD speakers more than ever!

Smokin' Joe · Aug 31, 2022

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

Amir · Sep 1, 2022

both Vitus MP-S201(500w/ch 8ohm) and CH Precision M10 (300w/ch 8ohm) Amplifier are my favorite amplifiers and you can use two monoblock (both channels) for one R1.

I always recommend listen to TAD M700/R1 beside Vitus/R1 and CH/R1

TAD M700 is very very very good for R1

Smokin' Joe · Sep 1, 2022

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.

Amir · Sep 2, 2022

Smokin' Joe said:
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.

Smokin
Listen to me
Remove any ac noise filter any fuse any breaker and directly connect ac panel to room .
Change you ac wiring from ac panel to your room with connecting two separate 10mm2 cable (line neutral , tad does not need earth wire).
Acrolink has good bulk cable and furutech has good outlet.
Replace all cd/pre/power with TAD D600/C600/M700 and listen to music. Skogrand cables are the best with TAD and skogrand outperform the even top of the line nordost odin .
You should connect all TAD system with correct AC polarity and let system break-in for 500 hours.

TAD needs bigger room and i think the best room size is 50-100 sqm

Smokin' Joe · Sep 2, 2022

Amir said:
Smokin
Listen to me
Remove any ac noise filter any fuse any breaker and directly connect ac panel to room .
Change you ac wiring from ac panel to your room with connecting two separate 10mm2 cable (line neutral , tad does not need earth wire).
Acrolink has good bulk cable and furutech has good outlet.
Replace all cd/pre/power with TAD D600/C600/M700 and listen to music. Skogrand cables are the best with TAD and skogrand outperform the even top of the line nordost odin .
You should connect all TAD system with correct AC polarity and let system break-in for 500 hours.

TAD needs bigger room and i think the best room size is 50-100 sqm

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.

dcathro · Sep 3, 2022

Smokin' Joe said:
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.

You should keep the TADs

Smokin' Joe · Sep 3, 2022

dcathro said:
You should keep the TADs

TAD Japan have lost my business.

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