Review of TAD Reference One from The Absolute Sound...

[megasat16]

Pioneer TAD is the chit! Anyone here have experiences with the Pioneer Exclusive Gears?

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by megasat16

Pioneer TAD is the chit! Anyone here have experiences with the Pioneer Exclusive Gears?

I have heard them and they sound terrific, just think at that price I would rather have Burmester.

[megasat16]

Originally Posted by Masterlu

I have heard them and they sound terrific, just think at that price I would rather have Burmester.

Cool: If you consider trading some higher end Burmester, I may give up on my eXclusive gears.

My eXclsive are C7a, M8, DV-AX10 and PD-T09. I need to add the table and speaker (probably TAD) to be complete.

[Puma Cat]

Yes, you could replace it with Conrad-Johnson!

[turntable]

Originally Posted by megasat16

Pioneer TAD is the chit! Anyone here have experiences with the Pioneer Exclusive Gears?

Yes, the high end Pioneer is very kool. I own these two






your C7a and M8 are masterpieces and like mine only ever sold in Japan

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by megasat16

Pioneer TAD is the chit! Anyone here have experiences with the Pioneer Exclusive Gears?

I have not heard the Exclusive line but I did get to hear most of the TAD electronics and they sounded great to me. The TAD room with the C-1's and their gear was the best sounding "small" or normal sized room at RMAF.

Jim

[megasat16]

Originally Posted by turntable

Yes, the high end Pioneer is very kool. I own these two

Very Nice Table! You are lucky to have two of these very rare vintages. I am trying to get a hold on the P3 and a pair of M7.

Pioneer CDP and the SACD player that I am using with my C7a and M8.

[megasat16]

Originally Posted by Still-One

I have not heard the Exclusive line but I did get to hear most of the TAD electronics and they sounded great to me. The TAD room with the C-1's and their gear was the best sounding "small" or normal sized room at RMAF.

Jim

Jim,

TAD electronics are very expensive. I think they charges more than that of Burmester and MBL. When Pioneer ended the Exclusive line, I think they transfer all the technological knowledge to TAD to charge more $$$$$.

James

[Still-One]

Originally Posted by megasat16

Jim,

TAD electronics are very expensive. I think they charges more than that of Burmester and MBL. When Pioneer ended the Exclusive line, I think they transfer all the technological knowledge to TAD to charge more $$$$$.

James

James
I am not even sure whether TAD's electronics are available yet at any dealer to audition. When I asked that question at RMAF the answer was no. Although I like the look of TAD a lot more than Burmester the pricing would prevent me from considering either line at this time.

Nothing I have heard lately is sufficiently game changing to make me want to spent big bucks to switch gear. Most product sounds really good now so it comes down to personal preferences for design and price.

Jim