■ DAC
■ £12,750
“This is not a particularly characterful sound – and that’s a compliment. It is balanced, neutral and revealing”
In 1975, Pioneer was developing a new range of high-end speakers specifically designed for professional use. The project was called TAD – Technical Audio Devices. TAD continued to evolve as a sub-brand until it was separated from Pioneer and established as a standalone company in 2007. Today, the company has developed into a respected high-end manufacturer of speakers and electronics, and this new digital-to-analogue converter is a fine example of what TAD does. Like many of its designs, the DA1000TX is an understated product, built and engineered with obsessive care.
When we say understated, that
