TAD-C700 vs Accuphase C-3900S
The C-3900S's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the TAD-C700's 120 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.002%, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 40Ω against 100Ω.
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The TAD-C700 is Technical Audio Devices Laboratories’ Reference Series flagship preamplifier, introduced in 2024 as the successor to the TAD-C600. It uses a single-stage current-feedback amplifier, fully balanced circuitry, dual-mono construction, an outboard power-supply unit, and vibration-control design elements to prioritize signal purity and low distortion. It also supports master/slave synchronous control for multi-unit setups, includes dedicated recording output and pass-through mode, and omits a monitor switch to avoid signal degradation.
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The C-3900S's signal-to-noise is 113 dB against the TAD-C700's 120 dB, its thd 0.005% against 0.002%, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 40Ω against 100Ω.
The Reference 10 Line Stage's signal-to-noise is 109 dB against the TAD-C700's 120 dB, its thd 0.006% against 0.002%, its output voltage 2.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 120Ω against 100Ω.
The L1's signal-to-noise is 130 dB against the TAD-C700's 120 dB, its thd 0.001% against 0.002%, its output voltage 8.0V RMS against 1.5V RMS, and its input impedance 94Ω against 100Ω.
The C600 matches the TAD-C700 on signal-to-noise (120 dB), thd (0.002%), and output voltage (1.5V RMS).
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