TAD-LABS | DA1000 — DIGITAL / ANALOG CONVERTER

THE EVOLUTION SERIES
DA1000 DIGITAL / ANALOG CONVERTER

GET A CUTTING-EDGE, HIGH-RESOLUTION EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF

Our goal is truly pure sound. With unwavering dedication to our basic concepts, our constantly evolving technical innovation is wrapped up in eye-catching new forms like the DA1000 Digital / Analog Converter. Welcome to your gateway to pure, high-resolution sound.

 
 

This model embodies the philosophy and technical standards behind TAD’s dedication to conveying all the passion contained within music. Testifying to this is the latest development derived from our top-end, highly praised TAD-D600 disc player: the Ultra-High C/N*1 Master Clock UPCG*2. To ensure precise reproduction with no tonal changes, TAD focused on minimizing low frequency distortion caused by noise from the clock itself occupying the same spectral region. Designed to achieve a pure low-noise signal approaching the upper limits of audibility, our highly innovative master clock is featured in this model.

*1 C/N: Carrier to Noise Ratio

*2 UPCG: Ultra-High Precision Crystal Generator

 

 

To convey all the emotion and passion of the original source, reproduction must be precise and pure. A natural consequence of TAD’s relentless pursuit of this audio philosophy, the Ultra-High C/N Master Clock UPCG is combined with high-quality, parallel connected, dual differential independent D/A converter ICs for both the left and right channels. To reduce residual noise, even at high sample-rates, a discrete I/V conversion circuit is utilized. D/A conversion with virtually flawless accuracy is now a reality.

 

 

All internal parts and circuits are designed and constructed with care and precision. From the careful alignment between the theory and practice behind our selection, and use of component parts subjected to an uncompromising reiterative testing and auditioning process, this is the very essence and DNA of all TAD audio equipment.

For example, utilizing high output toroidal power transformers in dedicated independent power supplies for analog and digital circuits eliminates potential mutual interference, and easily handles the power and speed demands of high resolution sound reproduction.

 

 

We’ve also included one of our latest developments, the Asynchronous USB Communication Engine. Playback via USB input is capable of handling PCM audio data up to 384kHz/ 32 bits, and DSD audio data up to 5.6MHz*.

TAD is now equipped to handle the very best high resolution audio formats to bring you closer than ever to the original musical performance.

*3 For Apple Macintosh Products. For Windows PCs, PCM Audio Data is at a Sampling Rate of 192kHz, with a Rate of 2.8MHz in the DSD Format.

 

 

 
 

 

TAD-DA1000

 

 

115dB

 

1 XLR, 2 Coaxial, 1 Optical, 1 USB (standard B-type)

 

Compatible Sampling Frequencies:

 

* Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Mac OS 10.6 and Later

*2 Mac OS 10.6 and Later

 

XLR x 1

Coaxial x 1

 

USB 2.0 High-Speed

 

49W

 

0.5W or less

 

440mm (W) x 150mm (H) x 406mm (D)

17 11/32 in. (W) x 5 29/32 in. (H) x 16 in. (D)

 

16.5kg

36.4 lb