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PLEASE CHECK AVAILABILITY BEFORE CONFIRMING YOUR PURCHASE! Our stock can change any minute – we sell through various sales channels.Brand New! – Closed BoxWe are authorised dealers of the finest audio gear and musical instruments.Note 1: Free shipping within EU. Shipping price to any other country is an estimate. Please message us for specific shipping price to your particular location.Note 2: This product is custom ordered, please check availability and/or eventual shipping delay.Note 3: This product is factory set for 240V. If you need a different voltage, please message us.Note 4: We sell without taxes anywhere outside Europe and to valid VAT ID companies inside Europe. Please ask us your price without Tax in those cases.Note 5: We can quote any kind of bundle with our products at the most convenient prices. Just visit our store and ask for it.TAD DA-1000TX - EVOLUTION DIGITAL/ANALOG CONVERTERBRING THE TRUE BEAUTY OF MUSIC TO LIFE.Listening to recordings exactly as the artists intended.Made possible by an improved and refined design inside and out.TECHNOLOGYRESPONSIVENESSDA1000TX is equipped with the third-generation Asynchronous USB Communication Engine, developed in-house. This engine captures PCM384kH/32bit and DSD256 digital signals with the sampling rate of 11.2 MHz fed from computers1 via a USB port.*1With the added benefit of a high-slew-rate analog circuit, they are capable of reproducing high-resolution digital audio—from a tight, highly transient bass to high frequencies beyond the audible spectrum—with an unprecedented level of detail, clarity, and dynamism.* 1 -- Operating on Windows 10 or higher or on Mac OS 10.6 or higherPRECISIONTo convey all the emotion and passion of the original source, reproduction must be precise and pure. In the tradition of TAD’s relentless pursuit of this philosophy, high-performance, parallel-connected, dual differential D/A converter ICs are employed—one for each channel. In addition, the Ultra-High C/N (carrier-to-noise ratio) Master Clock UPCG (ultra-high-precision crystal generator) brings the signal-to-noise ratio to an unprecedented level—in both a laboratory and real-world environment. The discrete current-to-voltage (I/V) conversion circuit reduces residual noise even at high slew rates. With all these engineering innovations, the D/A conversion has achieved essentially flawless accuracy.AUTHENTICITYAll internal parts and circuits are made and laid out with meticulous care and precision. Our selection and use of components are validated for alignment between the theory and practice through uncompromising reiterative testing and auditioning processes. This is the very essence and DNA of all TAD audio equipment. For instance, the high-output toroidal primary power transformer connects its internal coil wire directly to the power supply circuit to comfortably handle the enormous power and speed that high-resolution sound reproduction demands. In addition, the use of independent power supply transformers for analog and digital circuits eliminates even the slightest chance of mutual interference.PROGRESSThe TAD-DA1000TX serves as a digital media center capable of handling high-resolution audio sources in the purest form. Their line output has its own volume control, enabling either of them to be connected directly to a power amplifier to simplify the signal path. As an added bonus, the TAD-DA1000TX is equipped with a high-quality headphone amplifier driven by an independent power supply with its own coil wire. The headphone output takes advantage of a dedicated D/A conversion circuit and discrete output buffer to take a headphone-listening experience to a new level.SPECIFICATIONSModel No.TAD-DA1000TXDigital audio inputs1 XLR, 2 coaxial, 1 optical, 1 USB (Type B)Compatible sampling frequencies: XLR and coaxial inputs: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHzOptical input: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHzUSB input*: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz, 352.8 kHz, 384 kHz, DSD64 (2.8 MHz), DSD128 (5.6 MHz), DSD256 (11.2 MHz)USB operating environmentUSB 2.0 high-speedDigital audio output1 XLR, 1 coaxialAnalog audio output1 balanced output1 unbalanced outputOutput voltage rated value4 V balanced, 2 V unbalanced (1 kHz 0 dB)S/N ratio115 dBFrequency characteristicsSampling frequency 88.2 kHz and above: 10 Hz to 40 kHz -1 dBSampling frequency 44.1 kHz: 10 Hz to 20 kHz -1 dBHeadphone output1 headphone jackRecommended impedance: 8 to 600 ΩMaximum output: 125 mW + 125 mW (at 32 Ω)Power supply voltageAC 120 V, 60 Hz (United States and Canada)AC 220 V to 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz (Europe and Asia)Power consumption49 WPower consumption during standby0.5 W or lessDimensions440mm (W) x 150mm (H) x 406mm (D)(17-11/32 in. (W) x 5-29/32 in. (H) x 16 in. (D))Weight16.5 kg(36.4 lbs.)* Compatible with Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Mac OS 10.6 and higher, except PCM352.8 kHz, 384 kHz, DSD128, and DSD256, which are compatible with only Windows 10, Mac OS 10.6 and higher
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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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