tad-60 2007

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,904
edited May 2007 in Electronics
i need to hear from anyone with experience with the tube audio design tad-60. i am interested in the 2007 model but if you have the 2006 version still chime in.
thanks,
marvin
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 8,516
    edited May 2007
    Here is an older thread on the TAD-60's. I've owned the TAD-1000 monoblocks and a pair of the 2006 TAD-60's and enjoyed them very much. Paul Grzybek is excellent to deal with too.
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • fredv
    fredv Posts: 923
    edited May 2007
    I can second Rich's comment. The proof is that I am still a happy owner of the TAD-1000's monoblocks and one single TAD-60.

    -fredv-
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    Agreed that Paul has EXCELLENT CS & is a helluva a nice guy.

    I thoroughly enjoyed my tim with the TAD-60's. They are a no-brainer IMHO.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,904
    edited May 2007
    my speakers are usher 6381 with an 8 ohm load at 87 db.
    what speakers were you using and what are the specs?
    how do you think it would mate with the ushers? bill at response audio said the ushers were an easy load and 60+ watts should do fine. which power tubes in the tad60 produce the most power (tube newbie:) )
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    I was using it to power a pair of Von Schweikert VR-2's.

    It did a FINE job with them.

    Rated at:

    Sensitivity & Impedance:
    87.5 dB @ one watt/one meter, anechoic. 90 dB in room. 8 ohms nominal, 7 ohms low to 20 ohms high.

    Then I moved on to a pair of InnerSound Eros MK II's (ESL Hybrid). So I purchased another TAD-60 (one for the panels & one for the woofers). Again, they did a FINE job. I was worried about the difficult load the panels place on amplifiers so I went with SS from InnerSound.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2007
    As for favorite tubes - I liked the Tung Sol 6550's. Others preferred the JJ KT-77's. The 6550's give a bit more bottom end - guess you could say it is a warmer sounding tube. The JJ is a good "all purpose" tube IMO.
    Audio: Polk S15 * Polk S35 * Polk S10 * SVS SB-1000 Pro
    HT: Samsung QN90B * Marantz NR1510 * Panasonic DMP-BDT220 * Roku Ultra LT * APC H10
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