TAD 150


I've been thinking of making the switch to a tube pre-amp. I have Marantz CD/SACD player, a McCormack DNA 0.5 and Vandersteen 2ce speakers.

Any thoughts on the TAD 150 would be appreciated.
ecruz
FWIW, I was running a TAD-150 Signature with a McCormack DNA-125. I replaced the McCormack with the TAD-60 and I am very pleased. No bass loss and better midrange and detail.
Mezzro,
I am excited by your remarks. I am going from a DNA-1 unmodded to the TAD-60. It shipped yesterday so I will give the rundown next week...

Did you have any trouble biasing?

Eagleman
Well, I received the TAD-60, biased the tubes in 15 minutes. Hooked up to the TAD-150 and I will definitely say that I am not sorry I sold the McCormack. It took about thirty minutes to really sing. Bass actually stronger and tighter, midrange incredible, detail and soundstage wider and deeper. Very well balanced. I will post an actual review after a few weeks but, first impression consistent with Mezzro...
My TAD 150 will be here tomorrow. I'll post impressions when I get it up and running.

E-
Left work early to come home and hook it up. Let it run for about an hour before sitting down to listen.

WOW! It's VERY nice right out of the box. Smooth, tight, extended, detailed, you name it! I didn't know tubes sounded this good. I can't wait to hear what it sounds like in a week.

If anyone is thinking about one of these, take the plunge.

I'll post back in a few days with more details.