The TAD Evolution TAD-C1000 preamplifier represents the pinnacle of Technical Audio Devices’ mastery in precision signal control, delivering an utterly transparent, ultra-wideband platform for the finest source components and amplification systems. Engineered with the same uncompromising philosophy that defines TAD’s flagship range, the C1000 maintains an extraordinary 10 Hz–100 kHz (–1 dB) frequency response, ensuring signal integrity and phase coherence across and well beyond the audible spectrum. Its noise performance is world-class, offering a staggering 120 dB IHF signal-to-noise ratio and an exceptional 0.003% THD, preserving every micro-dynamic detail with vanishingly low coloration. With selectable balanced and unbalanced paths, the C1000 provides 12 dB of gain and outputs up to 16 Vrms (balanced) for effortless system matching, while allowing analog inputs up to 14 V without strain—ideal for reference DACs, high-output sources, and complex multi-amp configurations. Its internal topology prioritizes mechanical stability, vibration control, and the shortest possible signal paths, all housed within a beautifully machined chassis measuring 440 × 150 × 424 mm and weighing 17 kg. Designed for the most discerning listeners, the TAD-C1000 offers a supremely lifelike, dynamically unconstrained foundation for world-class music systems.