The volume knob has an exquisite look and feel. It is mounted on high-precision ball bearings to ensure an exceptionally smooth rotation. Its center-mounted design signifies the symmetrical layout of the internal circuits in the tradition of Evolution Series of hi-fi components.
To suppress even the smallest amplification errors of positive and negative signals, as well as between right and left channels, the audio circuit patterns and parts are symmetrically laid out on the bottom chassis. The pursuit of perfectly symmetrical design does not stop there. TAD has even gone as far as to lay out two power transformers, the chassis construction, and rear-panel jacks symmetrically to achieve optimum weight and vibration balances. With these elaborate symmetrical designs, signals that go through the C1000 are amplified in a unified electrical and mechanical environment, which contributes to a sound with a greater stereophonic impact.
The heavy, sturdy body of the C1000 is supported by the signature spike-shaped feet of the Evolution Series. The minimum contact with the surface on which the C1000 sits keeps external vibrations from traveling through the feet and eliminates any adverse effect on circuits and parts inside the case. Furthermore, two power transformers are each mounted on a 6mm thick brass base that dampens transformer-induced vibrations.
To increase the purity of power supply, the internal coil of the transformer is directly connected to the power supply circuit, minimizing the contact points with lead wires. Moreover, terminals for directly connected coils, mounting terminals for motherboards, and clamping screws are all made of oxygen- free copper coated with nonmagnetic materials to eliminate even the slightest magnetic distortions.
The audio and control circuits are each powered by a dedicated large toroidal transformer. The one for the audio circuit has independent internal coils for right and left channels. This ingenious grounding system ensures perfect symmetry between positive and negative signal levels and between right and left channels.
TAD’s custom-made electronic volume control circuit boasts ladder-resistance switching that achieves exceptionally precise attenuation performance and an ultra-low distortion of less than 0.0005% at 1 Vrms input. In addition, the power circuit employs TAD’s custom-made electrolytic smoothing capacitors, as well as large-capacity, ultra-low distortion film coupling capacitors to achieve a wider low cut-off frequency range.
The TAD-C1000 is priced at $24,950 USD and will be available for purchase in October 2023 at select specialty retailers. Available in black and silver casing.
Founded in 1975, Technical Audio Devices Laboratories Inc (TAD Labs) is a descendant of Pioneer and has evolved to become a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-end audio components and speaker systems for both the consumer and professional audio markets.
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