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TAD-R1TX
English
CST Mounting Construction
The CST driver is mounted into an extremely firm enclosure that
features a headboard specially formed to optimize the sound
emitted from the driver. To further enhance the performance,
ISO-Drive technology is used to mechanically isolate the CST
driver from its mounting. This greatly reduces the mechanical
energy that is the source for enclosure vibration, resulting in
reduced delayed resonances and improved resolution of fine
detail.
Bass Enclosure Construction
The wafer enclosure for the TAD Reference One is a robust
structure with the framework made of birch plywood with 21 mm
thickness, clad with lateral plates of 50 mm thickness, which
are formed by high-frequency proximity heating compression
molding.
The bass reflex port was modeled after the design concept of the
TAD compression driver and horn, resulting in the reduction of
wind noise for clear, deep bass. In order to fully realize the drive
unit’s potential, the drivers are securely mounted to the enclosure
and the enclosure is slanted at a four-degree tilt back, optimizing
the unit’s center of balance.
The 150 kg (330 lb) mass of this system produces a
correspondingly powerful bass sound that is both clean and
subtle. The teardropshape both reduces sound diffraction,
allowing for excellent acoustics, and also serves to eliminate
unnecessary resonance and internal standing waves.
Crossover Networks
The crossover networks use only the finest components. Air cored
coils, noninductive resistors, and film capacitors in the signal
path are all carefully chosen and optimized for the CST driver to
provide the greatest transparency to the signal. The bass drivers
use laminated steel-core inductors for highpower handling and
low saturation. All components are built on high-grade, glass-
epoxy, printed circuit boards with thick copper traces to ensure
stability and repeatability of performance.
Enclosure Finish
The enclosure features rare, elegant natural wood that is treated
with a transparent finish. Its surface has a beautifully polished
mirrored finish, the result of the meticulous, painstaking work of
skilled craftsmen.
This product is designed to elicit the full potential of the
natural wood used in its enclosure. Note that the color and
pattern of the wood is slightly different for each unit.
TAD x Tendo Mokko
“Tendo Mokko” is a leading luxury furniture manufacturer in
Japan, established in Tendo, Yamagata in 1940.
Tendo Mokko has been creating numerous highly acclaimed
furniture, including works with globally renowned designers
and architects such as Mr. Sori Yanagi and Mr. Kenzo Tange,
respectively. TAD celebrates its first collaboration with Tendo
Mokko.
In the “SILENT Enclosure”, their skillful techniques of artisan
craftsmanship are incorporated, elevating the supreme
functional beauty to yet another level.
Summary of Contents for Reference One
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