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Offered is „C 2000“ by TAD Technical Audio Devices Laboratories as second-hand device from the category „Pre-Amplifier / Processor“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5711939770 ends on 27.11.2026 at 15:50 o'clock.
The C2000 has a strong reputation as a reference-grade, very neutral preamp with serious resolution and scale, so it sits in the upper echelon of used hi-fi rather than “luxury curiosity” territory. At €9,999, this listing looks broadly fair to slightly attractive versus typical used asking levels I’ve seen around the €8,000–€10,000 band, especially given the original price over €2 million yen/£22,000-equivalent new.
What makes it worth chasing is the combination of TAD’s build quality, low-noise control stage, and that clean, unsentimental presentation that lets a system’s upstream quality show through. If the condition is truly good and the box, remote, and paperwork are present, this is the sort of piece that can anchor a very high-end system for years; the main buyer check is simply completeness and proof it’s been looked after, not any special weakness in the design.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
TAD (Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc.) traces its heritage to Pioneer Corporation, the Tokyo-based speaker manufacturer founded in 1937 by Nozomu Matsumoto. In 1975, Pioneer established the TAD Project as an advanced research division dedicated to professional-grade loudspeaker development. The first TAD compression driver, the TD-4001, debuted at the Acoustic Engineering Society convention in 1978 and quickly gained adoption across leading recording studios worldwide. By the early 2000s, TAD components had earned the confidence of professional sound engineers in over 300 studios across 20 countries. In 2007, TAD was formally spun off as an independent company, Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc., to expand its reach into the high-end consumer audio market.
TAD specializes in both speaker systems and audio components, positioning itself as the only Japanese high-end manufacturer to excel in both categories. The company's product range includes reference-grade loudspeakers, integrated amplifiers, and digital audio components. Notable releases include the TAD-R1 reference speaker system (2007), the TAD-M600 integrated amplifier (2009), and the TAD-M4300 and TAD-2500 audio components (2010). This dual expertise reflects TAD's philosophy of designing complementary products that maximize sonic performance across the entire playback chain.
TAD occupies the premium high-end segment, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles and professional engineers alike. The brand's reputation rests on decades of professional audio credibility, rigorous engineering standards, and an uncompromising commitment to sonic accuracy. TAD's design philosophy centers on faithful music reproduction—preserving the artistic intent of recorded performances through advanced proprietary technologies and meticulous product development. This heritage and focus position TAD as a niche boutique manufacturer for serious listeners who prioritize sound quality above mass-market appeal.
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