TAD-DA1000

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.

TECHNOLOGY

PURITY

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.

PRECISION

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.

AUTHENTICITY

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.

PROGRESS

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

*1 C/N: Carrier to Noise ratio

*2 UPCG: Ultra-high Precision Crystal Generator

*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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.
TAD-DA1000

Analog Audio Output

Balanced output: XLR stereo x 1

Unbalanced output: RCA stereo x 1

Headphone terminals x 1

S/N Ratio

115dB

Digital Audio Input

Input jacks/ XLRx1 coaxialx2 opticalx1 USBx1

Compatible sampling frequencies/ XLR, coaxial inputs: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Optical input: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz

USB input: 44.1kHz*1, 48kHz*1, 88.2kHz*1, 96 kHz*1, 176.4kHz*1, 192kHz*1, 352.8kHz*2, 384kHz*2

Digital Audio Output

XLRx1 coaxialx1

USB Operating Environment

USB 2.0 high-speed

DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE

Player software for DSD transfer
DSD can transfer with DoP method.
MAC PC: after OS10.7 and AUDIRVANA PLUS.
WINDOWS PC: Windows Vista, 7, 8 and JRiver Media Center.

Power Supply Voltage

AC 120V, 60Hz (USA/Canada)

AC 220V to 240V, 50Hz/60Hz (Europe/Asia)

Power Consumption

49W

Power Consumption During Standby

0.5W or less

Dimensions

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

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

Weight

16.5kg

(36.4 lb)

*1 Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Mac OS 10.6 and later

*2 Mac OS 10.6 and later

Additional Information
Additional Information of TAD-D1000/DA1000 USB transfer.
MAC PC: enable to transfer up to PCM 384kHz, DSD 5.6MHz
WINDOWS PC: enable to transfer up to PCM 192kHz, DSD 2.8MHz