TAD
TAD's pro-audio background and close
affiliation with Pioneer have resulted in the creation of the Model-1 flagship speaker
($20,000 each), which features the industry's first-ever beryllium diaphragm in the
speaker's coaxial midrange/tweeter.
Five Model-1s were used in a multichannel
configuration that certainly didn't need a subwoofer. The speakers were driven by
three VTL 450 monoblocks for the front channels and one VTL MB150 stereo amp for the
rears. A Pioneer DV-47Ai universal audio/video player and Lexicon MC12 surround
preamp/processor provided the source signal. Roger Kanno, Anthony Di Marco and Jason
Thorpe all commented on the startling dynamics and effortless bass.
