TADs SS Hibachi Amps

lol Paul at Tad just has a sense of humor is all. I have his tad 60 amp and his 2.1 setup to boot. Good, tank built and muuuusical as all get out.

David,

Can you compare it to the TAD 60 which I have?

Yes, it would be interesting to hear something from someno who has used these.They seem like an interesting product.Does anyone know do they use bipolar or MOSfet transistors?

I wrote a review in that section a couple of months ago. These amps are a giant killer. They mate very well with the TAD 150 and my Vandy 2CE signatures. They make the Vandys sound lively, detailed, and transparent. Huge soundstage. Came back over from tubes for these...

These are unusual ss amps in that they actually sound "tubey" ... for better and worse. That is, they sound warmer (in my system) than any other ss amps I've owned (Krell KSA 50s, Odyssey Stratos Mono, Bel Canto integrated). As for tube amp "midrange magic", maybe a modest dose, but don't expect the full blown SET experience. For my Merlin VSMs, this is the best ss amp I've heard. For my Verity P/E and my SF Cremonas, the Krell, Bel Canto and Stratos offer plusses and minuses that make the choice less clear cut.

My short answer: If you're looking for a reasonably powerful ss mono amp that has real warmth, few real weaknesses and a modest price tag, you could do much worse.

Good luck,

Marty