“TIDAL Atelier” – our new concept for bespoke masterpieces, meticulously engineered and tailored as limited editions beyond our masterpieces collection.
First of this concept: the “Type D”. Born from the request of TIDAL collectors to have “Akira” performance in “Contriva” dimensions. Limited to 10 pairs.
Core The Varèse Core is the heart of the Varèse system. All Varèse components connect directly to the Core, as do external sources such as CD/SACD Transports, USB drives and music servers. The Core carries out the majority of the DSP for the Varèse system, from audio input through to the noise shaping, filtering and conversion that takes place before signals are output to the Varèse Mono DACs. It enables the simplest setup of a dCS system to date whilst supporting the highest levels of measured and audio performance. • Supports most hi-res music formats and major streaming services • Flexible architecture allows for future expansion modules • Utilises patented dCS Tomix technology for exact synchronisation of Mono DACs
MONO DACs The Varèse Mono DACs redefine state-of-the-art. Improved performance is made possible with an all-new DAC architecture (the Differential Ring DACTM) and clocking protocol (dCS Tomix) plus improvements to analogue circuitry and power supplies. As the Core handles the majority of DSP, the Mono DACs are free to focus on a singular purpose (Digital-to-Analogue conversion) for unprecedented musicality. • New Differential Ring DAC architecture brings major improvements in both linearity and noise floor • Next generation power supplies featuring new transformers, regulator topology and secondary circuits provide even lower distortion and less transformer hum • New dCS Tomix clocking protocol brings unrivalled timing accuracy to Mono DAC configuration
Master Clock The Varèse Master Clock brings all of the benefits dCS Clock owners will be familiar with – improved imaging, focus and presence – to the Varèse system. • Twin quartz crystal oscillators run at integers of audio sample rates for optimum jitter performance • Specifically designed to further elevate the capabilities of the Varèse Music System • Has the highest accuracy, lowest drift and lowest intrinsic jitter of any dCS clock
USER INTERFACE The Varèse User Interface works in tandem with the Varèse Remote Control & dCS Mosaic ACTUS app to deliver a rich and immersive set up and playback experience. The User Interface connects with the Varèse Remote Control via Bluetooth for seamless operation. Its full-colour touch screen LCD displays full album art along with detailed track data, play queues and other settings. Display modes and visible information can be tailored to suit listener preferences, with customisable views and adjustable text size. • Full-colour touch screen brings richer graphic displays and more detailed information • Bluetooth LE equipped for use with Varèse Remote Control • Enables compatibility and integration with UPnP control point renderers and servers
REMOTE CONTROL The Varèse Remote Control is designed to let listeners easily manage playback while remaining immersed in their music. Listeners can adjust volume levels with a turn of the dial or perform a range of operations such as pause, skip, play and mute with a single tap. Its ergonomic design includes focused hot keys and backlit touch icons for an intuitive and tactile experience. • Capacitive touch glass screen with illuminated icons • CNC-machined aluminium casework • Charges via USB-C and connects to Varèse system via Bluetooth LE for maximum convenience
ACTUS ACTUS is a bespoke interface that delivers audio, control and timing signals between the Varèse components. This means the Varèse system can be connected with a single cable running from the Varèse Core to each unit. This novel protocol, developed by dCS engineers, brings major performance benefits as well as simplified setup, installation and control. ACTUS stands for Audio Control & Timing Unified System. The dCS ACTUS cable is made up of six twisted pairs of copper cable, carrying asynchronous & error corrected audio signals, control signals and a master clock signal sent via our patented dCS Tomix protocol.
The I/O Module is an optional add-on for the Varèse Core, installed in one of the expansion bays. It offers inputs and outputs to allow external sources such as CD Transports, PCs or external servers to be connected to the Varèse system.
• 3x AES inputs, with AES1+2 automatically working as a Dual AES pair when fed with Dual AES data
• Word clock output which automatically changes frequency between 44.1k and 48k depending on the incoming data rate allowing the I/O Module to clock a dCS Transport
• RS232 connector to allow the Varèse system and dCS Mosaic ACTUS to control a connected Rossini or Vivaldi Transport
• USB-B connection for connecting an asynchronous USB source such as a PC or server with a USB output to the Varèse system
香港会议展览中心S428昇和影音展厅内举行 dCS旗舰新品全球首个媒体发佈会 突破天花 旗舰巨献 ·从研发到成品耗时超过五年 ·突破行业最新顶尖数码技术 ·匠心制作,力求完美,每月限量生产 ·弥足珍贵,六分体产品 ·现场由现任掌门人David Steven 先生亲临分享更详细资讯 昇和影音集團 Richcom Audio Video Group
Held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center S428 Shenghe Audio and Video Exhibition Hall The world’s first media conference for dCS flagship new product Breaking through smallpox, flagship offering ·It took more than five years from R&D to finished product ·Breakthrough in the latest top digital technology in the industry ·Ingenious production, striving for perfection, limited production every month ·Precious, six-part product ·The current leader, Mr. David Steven, will be present to share more detailed information.
TAD announced new speaker system, TAD-R1TXLTD. This model is the limited edition TAD-R1TX, with only 25 pairs available worldwide. It is scheduled to be demonstrated at Tokyo International Audio Show, held from 26th to 28th July in Japan.
TAD-R1TXLTDTADL INTRODUCES LIMITED EDITION TAD-R1TXLTD REFERENCE ONE SPEAKER SYSTEM IN SPECIALIZED FINISH
ModelDescriptionColorAvailableTAD-R1TXLTDSpeaker systemSanta Maria aquamarineDecember 2024 on a built-to-order basis
Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc., today announced the TAD-R1TXLTD speaker system as the newest addition to its Reference Series of hi-fi speakers. The TAD-R1TXLTD is the limited edition of the critically acclaimed TAD-R1 Reference One top-of-the-line speaker system, released in 2019, with a host of additional refinements and enhancements, and only 25 pairs of them will be available worldwide on a built-to-order basis.
To gain specialty status in both esthetics and sound quality, the TAD-R1TXLTD comes in an upgraded sturdier enclosure finished in deep, elegant Santa Maria aquamarine.
MAIN FEATURES
1) Santa Maria aquamarine finish brings out a quasi-three-dimensional elegance of the grain
The original TAD-R1TX is available in two colors—Beryl Red and Emerald Black, both of which derive from beryl, a rare ore that can be processed into beryllium. The TAD-R1TXLTD takes its cue from this approach in finish and comes in an enclosure finished in deep, elegant Santa Maria aquamarine. This color helps bring out a quasi-three-dimensional elegance of the grain when seen under the shading of light, like a light reflecting on the surface of the water seen above from undersea, enhancing the esthetic beauty of this craftwork. The enclosure is made using a meticulous and time-consuming process of painting, polishing, and fine-surface-polishing performed by skilled artisans. To give the TAD-R1TXLTD additional specialty status, we finished the trim ring around the CST Driver in elegant Aurelia gold color.
2) Upgraded SILENT Enclosure
The enclosure of the TAD-R1TXLTD is made of laminated hybrid materials. Its SILENT Enclosure features sturdy transverse bulkheads clad with thick panels, combining the best of a frame structure and a monocoque structure to maximize the enclosure’s static and dynamic strengths, as well as its vibration-dampening characteristics. A 15-mm thick, 12 kg aluminum base was added to the base that supports the bass-reflex port tube and the enclosure. This was intended to lower the center of gravity of the entire speaker system to deliver more powerful bass. The aluminum base is finished with Aurelia gold color that matches that of the driver’s trim ring.
3) Redesigned spikes and spike holders
A set of redesigned three spikes supports the massive weight of the speaker system and helps it achieve more condensed and energetic audio reproduction with spatial nuance of the music retained intact. The pointed tip of the spike is made of super-hard, wear-resistant special alloy steel with little elastic displacement to support the 162 kg weight of the speaker and bring out the best from it. The newly developed matching spike holder employs a hybrid vibration-dampening structure that uses the combination of hard and soft materials, and uses a special alloy where the spike tip sits. The combination of large spikes and spike holders gives the speaker a more stylish look and yet another sign of its specialty status.
4) Special sound-tuning
To bring out the best of the SILENT Enclosure with enhanced static and dynamic strengths and vibration-dampening characteristics, we perform special sound-tuning of the TAD-R1TXLTD. The result is outstanding audio performance expected of the limited-edition, top-of-the-line speaker system in the Reference Series.
TAD-R1TXLTD specifications
Type3-way, bass-reflex floor-standing
Woofer25 cm cone x 2
Midrange and tweeterConcentric 16 cm cone and 3.5 cm dome
Frequency response21 Hz to 100 kHz
Crossover frequencies250 Hz and 2 kHz
Sensitivity90 dB (2.83 V @ 1 m)
Maximum input300 W
Nominal impedance4 Ω
Unit polarityLF (+), MF (+), HF (+)
Dimensions1308 mm (H) x 554 mm (W) x 698 mm (D)
Weight162 kgSupplied
Accessories
• Cone-shaped spike x 3 • Round spike x 3 • Shorting link x 2 • Cleaning cloth • Hex wrench • Owner’s manual • Protective cover for woofer x 2
Accessories exclusively provided to the TAD-R1TXLTD • Cone-shaped spike x 6 • Spike holder x 6 (Coming in a single pack for a pair of speakers)
Announcement of the exclusive distribution rights for Constellation Audio Effective July 19, 2024, Richcom Audio Video Group has officially been granted the exclusive distribution rights for the renowned U.S. high-end audio brand “Constellation Audio” in the Greater China region (including Hong Kong and Macau). Richcom Audio Video Group will be responsible for the product sales, marketing, and after-sales service of the brand in the aforementioned regions. Richcom Audio Video Group has always been committed to operating and distributing various high-end audio-visual equipment with a professional service spirit. The company provides comprehensive promotion and after-sales service for the international audio-visual brands it represents. From product selection, importation, brand promotion to meticulous and professional after-sales service, every step is taken with the utmost care. After 40 years of hard work, the company has established a solid foundation and competitive edge. With a professional mindset and service attitude, it aims to bring superior living experiences to every customer! Hailing from California, USA, Constellation Audio has been a shining star in the high-end audio industry since its inception. Crafting Constellation Audio products with a “spare no expense” approach in terms of design, sound tuning, and performance specifications, the brand has gained universal acclaim from global audio media for its unique and stunning aesthetics, as well as its outstanding musical expression, making it the inevitable choice for high-end audio enthusiasts. Now, upholding its unwavering pursuit of perfection, Constellation Audio proudly introduced the 2.0 version upgrade for its entire product lineup in May, bringing significant innovations both inside and out. The previous 1.0 versions have been discontinued, marking the brand’s ascent to new heights. The upgrades in Constellation Audio 2.0 models are evident. Firstly, the standard color of the entire product line has been changed from the previous silver-gray to a more glamorous and elegant Champagne gold. Secondly, the audio circuitry and power supply of all products have undergone comprehensive redevelopment for over 3 years. The critical circuits in the signal path have been optimized and updated with higher-grade components to enhance the audio quality. The power supply has been custom-designed for each model to achieve better full-range balance and dynamic performance. The connectors have also been upgraded to offer superior reliability and less sonic coloration. If interested, please contact HiFi Gallery for inquiries or purchases.