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New tube amp: Cayin A-88t or TAD 1000 monoblocks?
I used to have the TAD 1000 monoblocks and TAD 150 preamp running some Martin Logan Aerius i speakers. It sounded really good. I do miss that setup, now that I think about it. 
tube amp dilemma with electrostats
I use to run the Cayin TA-30 with my ML Aerius i speakers. That is really similar to the PrimaLuna. It sounded really smooth, great soundstage and had that tube, warm sound that I fell in love with. The only negitives, was that it could not be dri... 
Upgrade time way past : Amp/Pre or Int for $1000
His TAD-1000 mono block amps and his TAD-150 preamp are not Cayin. They have been getting VERY good reviews. There are some pretty good reviews of those items here on Audiogon. I really like mine.Jeff 
Upgrade time way past : Amp/Pre or Int for $1000
If the new TAD-60 is like the Cayin TA-30, I would think that this will be a fantastic unit. I ran the Cayin TA-30 until I upgraded to the TAD-1000 and TAD-150 setup. The Cayin integrated amp sounded wonderful and I would think that any new item P... 
Review: TAD (Tube Audio Design) TAD 1000 mono blocks
Denf,What an incredible review of the TAD-1000. Very detailed and thorough! I have a set of TAD-1000’s and a TAD-150 hooked up to my Martin Logan Aerius i speakers and what they reproduce is quite wonderful. I do not think that I could have descri... 
Tube Audio Design TAD-1000 100 watt Mono Blocks
I have both the TAD-150 preamp and the TAD-1000 mono block amps. I am running a pair of Martin Logan Aerius i with them. It drives my speakers VERY well. The TAD-1000's are a far step up in quality from the Cayin TA-30. I know I will not be upgrad... 
Cayin TA-30 thoughts...
I have had my TA-30 for several months now. I recently upgraded my CDP to a ShengYa tubed output player and cd playback improved GREATLY. I love my TA-30, it powers my power hungry Martin Logan Aeirus i's really well. I have never had an issue wit...