TAD-A1000 vs Accuphase E-800
The E-800's power @ 8ω is 50W against the TAD-A1000's 250W, its signal-to-noise 97 dB against 100 dB, and its power @ 4ω 100W against 250W. Both share thd (0.050%).
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The Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD) TAD-A1000 is the brand’s inaugural integrated amplifier and part of its Evolution Series. It combines TAD’s current-feedback preamplifier technology, precision resistance-ladder electronic volume control, and a Class-D analog power amplification stage in a fully symmetrical, all-analog design intended for high-end loudspeaker systems. It was announced as available in silver and black, with built-to-order availability for the black version.
Amplification power output and characteristics
Analog signal output specifications
Input and output connections
Size, weight, and appearance
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The E-800's power @ 8ω is 50W against the TAD-A1000's 250W, its signal-to-noise 97 dB against 100 dB, and its power @ 4ω 100W against 250W. Both share thd (0.050%).
The SIA-025 Mk.II's power @ 8ω is 150W against the TAD-A1000's 250W, its power @ 4ω 300W against 250W, and its thd 0.010% against 0.050%. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB).
The InPol Heritage's power @ 8ω is 80W against the TAD-A1000's 250W, its thd 0.100% against 0.050%, and its input impedance 20Ω against 100Ω. Both share signal-to-noise (100 dB).
The Watt's power @ 8ω is 167W against the TAD-A1000's 250W, its power @ 4ω 284W against 250W, its signal-to-noise 106 dB against 100 dB, and its thd 0.001% against 0.050%.
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