TAD M1000 Power Amplifier
A Class D powerhouse with exquisite performance
"The Artistic Intent, Intact"
This TAD strap line says everything you need to know about the listening experience. Masses of detail and precision for sure, but with passion and emotion in equal measure too, creating a truly rewarding sound.
About the M1000
In the way that TAD always do things, this power amplifier combines beautiful build quality and epic speaker driving capability with sublime sound quality. Starting with the casework, a great deal of attention has been paid to keeping structural resonance to a minimum and high levels of isolation from external energy. The amplifier topology is essentially dual mono starting at the mains supplies, keeping left and right dynamics crisp and crosstalk to a minimum.
The optput stage is class D, but not as we know it Jim. TAD utilise special leadless MOSFETs feeding huge output inductors and special capacitors in the low-pass filters. The result is excellent low loss performance with a sweetness and purity that standard class D designs struggle to achieve.
About the M1000
In the way that TAD always do things, this power amplifier combines beautiful build quality and epic speaker driving capability with sublime sound quality. Starting with the casework, a great deal of attention has been paid to keeping structural resonance to a minimum and high levels of isolation from external energy. The amplifier topology is essentially dual mono starting at the mains supplies, keeping left and right dynamics crisp and crosstalk to a minimum.
The optput stage is class D, but not as we know it Jim. TAD utilise special leadless MOSFETs feeding huge output inductors and special capacitors in the low-pass filters. The result is excellent low loss performance with a sweetness and purity that standard class D designs struggle to achieve.
Tech Insight
TAD have paid a great deal of attention to their class D designs. Using the classic Japanise levels of precision engineering and the critical choice of materials and components. TAD employs very low on-resistance (when conducting) high power switching MOSFETs with no lead wires that provide exceptional low-loss, high-speed performance. Overall, these class D stages are super efficient and deliver massive current incredibly quickly to produce huge dynamic swings when the musical programme requires it.
Specifications
Power Output; 500 W / 4Ω, 250 W/ 8Ω (2 channels simultaneously driven, 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Rated Distortion; Less than 0.05 % (20 Hz to 20 kHz, 250 W, 4Ω)
Signal-To-Noise Ratio (IHF, Short Circuited, A Network); 112 dB or higher
Frequecy Responce; 5 Hz to 50 kHz, -3 dB
Gain (Balance); 29.5 dB
Input Terminal (Sensitivity / Impedance); 1.5 V / 220 kΩ (balanced input), 0.75 V / 47kΩ (unbalanced input)
Power Requirements; AC 120 V, 60 Hz (USA), AC 220 V to 230 V, 50 Hz /60 Hz (Europe / Asia)
Power Consumption; 250 W, less than 0.5 W in standby
Dimensions; 440 mm (W) x 148 mm (H) x 479 mm (D)
Weight; 29 kg (63.9 lb)
Matching & Setup
The M1000 is a powerful amplifier to be sure, and its perfect doubling of power (500W) into a 4 Ohm load clearly indicates plenty of current capability. This is typical of good class D of course, where power conversion is very efficient, with virtually no losses. An advantage that also removes the requirement for gigantic heat sinks. But a TAD class D amp, whilst undeniably powerful, is also very refined and transparent – so don't assume its a brute without a suit.
The M1000 is a tool that offers an important opportunity for a high-end system with somewhat demanding speakers. Low efficiency figures and 4 Ohm impedance is no problem at all here and indeed, with more difficult speakers that you might previously have been driving with less 'current capable' amplification, switching to a TAD amplifier usually springs a surprising amount of hitherto untapped performance. And of course, matching the design synergy of TAD amplification with other TAD components really is a great way to go. We would be delighted to demonstrate how great that is anytime!