Tidal Speakers owners

Mike, thanks for clarifying that as there is no SE option for the Piano series loudspeakers (each version has its own customized crossover).

Hi Linkster!

Thanks for your kind words (I accidentally missed before)!

Yes, I felt I needed to clarify this as it could be very confusing for current and future Tidal owners!

How long did it take for your speaker to arrive? Can you please comment on the break-in period?

Regards,

Mike

Hi Mike. I have the Piano Classic, which I assume is somewhat similar to the Cera. From my experience, it takes at least 500 hours before they come into their own. They will sound good up until that time, but they kind of take on a new life after that. The other fun thing is any changes made are really noticalbe. I have changed all of my components, cables, placement, ect.. to get the most of the Tidal's. What I learned is, there does't really seem to be a "getting the most" out of them. Their potential will be as good as the room and upstream stuff allow.

Mike, since I was the first to order the Piano Cera (although not the first to take delivery), I received mine with 500 hours on it (i.e., already broken-in) and therefore not qualified to offer anything concerning break-in. It was also a seven month wait, during which time Tidal decided to incorporate variogain/terminal and tweeter adjustability features. My experience should not be typical for buyers of the Piano Cera, or any other Tidal product for that matter. I do think you would receive them faster by ordering the piano black finish though.

Guys thanks very much for the insightful answers!

I just placed my order! :) My stomach is "aching" from the excitement!

I once again listened to the Contrivas, it is just not normal what these speakers can do! You could EASILY differentiate each recording from each other and it sounded so scarily real!

Time passes slowly....:)

Mike