Have you heard the S3 & S1 in the same system?
When heard both, I found the S1 more coherent, with better transparency, a slightly lower but better defined sound stage with clearer separation/distinction between the instruments. The S3 seemed to have a layer of mist/haze, and while its extension was better, the S1 had better mid-bas punch. Surprisingly, the dealer did not disagree with my impressions.
Both were driven by Solution 5-series, CD player, pre and monoblock amplifiers and Kubala-Sosna cables in a ST treated room.
Have not heard the TAD.
When heard both, I found the S1 more coherent, with better transparency, a slightly lower but better defined sound stage with clearer separation/distinction between the instruments. The S3 seemed to have a layer of mist/haze, and while its extension was better, the S1 had better mid-bas punch. Surprisingly, the dealer did not disagree with my impressions.
Both were driven by Solution 5-series, CD player, pre and monoblock amplifiers and Kubala-Sosna cables in a ST treated room.
Have not heard the TAD.
