Power amplifiers stereo — TAD TAD-M700S

The TAD-M700S is a stereo power amplifier from TAD, sharing the TAD-M700's chassis and topology at somewhat reduced output power. The TAD-M700S brings TAD's flagship-tier current engineering to dedicated stereo power amplification in a more accessible configuration.

Key specs that matter

Input sensitivity is 1,500mV, matching the TAD-M700. Output power is 175W into 8 ohms, rising to 350W into 4 ohms - exactly half the TAD-M700's figures. Gain is 29.5dBu, matching the TAD-M700. Frequency response spans a wide 1Hz to 100,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, matching the TAD-M700. Signal-to-noise ratio is an exceptional 125dB, matching the TAD-M700, with total harmonic distortion plus noise under an exceptionally low 0.005%. At 516 x 296 x 622mm - identical outer dimensions to the TAD-M700 - and 75.5kg, the TAD-M700S shares the flagship's chassis engineering.

Sound and use context

Expect extraordinary measured cleanliness reflecting the exceptional 125dB signal-to-noise figure and near-immeasurable 0.005% distortion, matching the TAD-M700's measurement standards at a somewhat more accessible power level.

Pairing

The 175W into 8 ohms or 350W into 4 ohms output suits a wide variety of loudspeaker loads with substantial headroom.

Alternatives

TAD's own flagship TAD-M700 offers exactly double the output power within the identical chassis for buyers wanting TAD's absolute current flagship power delivery.