TAD Rocks Big Time
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1208013836 I don't know the seller. I've used multiple amps with mine - never a problem. SS and Tube (TAD 60 - which is equally amazing) |
I echo the praise of Springbok. I have had the Pre, the TAD 60 and now the TAD125. His products do not seem to have any sonic character of their own. They seem to take on the sound of the tubes , ICs PCs, CD players, or speakers. The character that they do seem to have is a huge sountstage, pinpoint imaging, and tireless souund. Paul does respond very quickly even when he is n vacation. His stuff beat Audio Research, McCormack, and D-sonic 525 watt amp in my system. |
Unfortunately, Paul told me I bought his last one. You will have to find a used one. I mate mine with the TAD 1000 monoblocs, but formerly used the TAD 60, which is equally good! I have also used it with Moscodes, Nuforce and they all mate equally well. I compared it with the Aesthetix Calypso, which I also own, and it is probably as good, despite the 4-5 X price differential. For about $750 used, this is an incredible bargain, particularly since the stock tubes are so good. Usually one has to replace stock tubes, so this is a further saving. If paul could figure out a way to have it built again, he'll make a killing, although he'll have to raise the price, since this piece is so outstanding. |
It is a sad day. The world has lost Paul Grzybek. He died on March 20, 2012. Paul was always jovial, always there for me via email whenever I had any questions. His design talents were first rate. His Fisher restorations were astounding. He will be sorely missed for he was not only a professional, he became a friend who shared bits of his daily life as any friend would. He is sorely missed. RIP, my friend. Obituary at - http://williams-kampp.com/_mgxroot/page_10780.php |
