1. March 2013
TIDAL Piano Diacera is getting a “Best Sound of Show” for Axpona Show from “The Absolute Sound”
TIDAL Piano Diacera is getting a “Best Sound of Show” for Axpona Show from “The Absolute Sound”
"....here the gorgeous two-and-a-half-way Piano Diaceras, with their black Accuton ceramic mid/woofs and black Accuton diamond tweeter, were downright breathtaking - incredibly high in resolution, incredibly subtle and powerful in dynamics (sensational on a cello and piano sonata), incredibly gorgeous in tone color, and very realistic.
Though their three rivals were also outstanding (as were the Big Boys on the bottom floors), the TIDALs simply won my heart - and my Best of Show award."
Jonathan Valin
"....I’d have to say that the show’s best sound was the room of retailer The Voice That Is. It featured the TIDAL Piano Diacera loudspeakers... The sound was texturally luscious yet resolved, expansive, and dynamic. Although not as “big” sounding as some of the mega systems in the large rooms, this system was extremely involving."
Robert Harley
1. March 2013
TIDAL Agoria review at MY-HIEND
TIDAL Agoria review at MY-HIEND
"...Shocking sound performance of highest achievements: No one will doubt that this is high end at the highest level. I learned the tremendous resolution does not go hand in hand with 'cold' sound or so, it is the ultimate product to learn about perfect sound reproduction to the top extreme and I guarantee you will have an experience to learn from.
The TIDAL is an ultimate tool to reflect the system, what we call usually "transparent". But this goes further, it is about density, complexity, speed, tone-and frequency intensity and complete lack of any distortion and to sum it up listening music most enjoyable is what I did in my showroom!"
1. February 2013
TIDAL Agoria review from U-AUDIO.COM
TIDAL Agoria review from U-AUDIO.COM
"...Even when I wrote a lot of sound descriptions, a always listened pure music. What gave me the biggest surprise is the ability to reproduce music originally as it is. From the entire top references the 'loyal' resolution and realism of the Agoria is simply the best I heard, independent of any price field.
The Agoria does allows rediscovering the essence of music. You can change the character of it from soft to hard if you prefer a special taste, and if music is the goal the Agoria is sitting on the throne."
http://review.u-audio.com.tw/reviewdetail.asp?reviewid=618
1. January 2013
TIDAL Agoria reference review in the Audio Art Magazine
TIDAL Agoria reference review in the Audio Art Magazine
TIDAL Agoria as coverstar: our most sold speaker right now did receive another great review and 100 of 100 possible points in all aspects. Translation and more pictures will come soon.
1. December 2012
TIDAL Presencio and TIDAL Impulse received the “Best Performance Of The Year Award 2013” of AUDIO ART magazine.
TIDAL Presencio and TIDAL Impulse received the “Best Performance Of The Year Award 2013” of AUDIO ART magazine.
TIDAL Presencio and TIDAL Impulse received the "Best Performance Of The Year Award 2013" of AUDIO ART magazine.
1. December 2012
TIDAL Presencio and the TIDAL Impulse amps are beeing reviewed in AUDIO ART Magazine
TIDAL Presencio and the TIDAL Impulse amps are beeing reviewed in AUDIO ART Magazine
And again ;-): the amps were tested in 20 different aspects and was getting in each aspect the highest possible rating and therefore received the top notch ranking of all 100 of 100 points.
Conclusion: "This set of amplifiers does poisoning people". The complete 8 pages review will be translated soon.
1. November 2012
TIDAL Agoria and Contriva Diacera was displayed at audio shows in Japan, France, Russia, Taiwan and Belgium
TIDAL Agoria and Contriva Diacera was displayed at audio shows in Japan, France, Russia, Taiwan and Belgium
The TIDAL Agoria, Contriva Diacera, Preos-D, Presencio and Impulse LPX were exhibited right at five audio shows worldwide. The feedback was more then one time a clear "Best Sound / Design / Finish of Show".
A very big 'Thank you very much' for all visitors taking the time to discover and enjoy TIDAL in Tokyo, Paris, Moscow, Kao-Hsiungand Namur.
1. October 2012
TIDAL Sunray reviewed from U-Audio.com
TIDAL Sunray reviewed from U-Audio.com
"Through time and space, the ability to hear genuine music of every era will convey the value of our Sunrays. While the Sunray may be considered costly by some, their ability to truthfully and accurately reproduce album and nuances in the musical atmosphere, in your personal space, has greater value than mere money can measure. Take a trip and listen – the brilliant musical expression of the Sunrays will impress and transport you, through time and space, with music that touches you. The Sunray is truly priceless."
Link: http://review.u-audio.com.tw
1. September 2012
TIDAL Sunray is beeing reviewed in AUDIO ART Magazine
TIDAL Sunray is beeing reviewed in AUDIO ART Magazine
"The speaker most close to real"
TIDAL's almost 10 years young flagship "Sunray" is still, or even especially because of that, good enough to get the highest of all praise in a review of Audio Art Magazine Taiwan.
The Sunray was tested in 20 different aspects and was getting in each aspect the highest possible rating and therefore received the top notch ranking of all 100 of 100 points, "top of the tops".
The whole review is being translated soon, here are some highlights:
The rigidity of the matrix enclosure is beyond imagination... / ...low frequency adjustments provide substantial aid... / ...most stunning bass performance... / ...unrivalled piano lower notes... / ...music is full of vitality... / ...the stage is palpable like life... / ...a loudspeaker that comes closest to live performances!
1. September 2012
TIDAL Contriva is being reviewed in Stereo Sound Magazine Japan
TIDAL Contriva is being reviewed in Stereo Sound Magazine Japan
The headline:
"My best hobby is TIDAL"
The conclusion in short words is:
"Rich sound fascinates you, the sound is open and wide. Spectacular performance."
The whole review will be translated soon.
22. June 2017
TIDAL Contriva (with TIDAL Preos & TIDAL Impulse): Best Sound of Show at LAAS
TIDAL Contriva (with TIDAL Preos & TIDAL Impulse): Best Sound of Show at LAAS
The Absolute Sound: Best Sound of Show at the LAAS (Los Angeles Audio Show)
"Similar to the system shown at the Newport Show last year, it remains a full, rich listening experience with stunning timbre and tonal color. It just didn’t miss a beat."
Neil Gader / The Absolute Sound
6. July 2017
TIDAL La Assoluta: cover queen of Germany’s leading audio magazine FIDELITY
TIDAL La Assoluta: cover queen of Germany’s leading audio magazine FIDELITY
FIDELITY covers a home story in 9 pages about the TIDAL La Assoluta, being the crown jewel in a clients system.
"...we were invited to report in depth and detail about the new TIDL La Assoluta, our cover queen of this issue. ...what we heard and saw just literally took our breath away."
C. Brockmann / FIDELITY
PDF Download, incl. interview with CEO Jörn Janczak (English language)
PDF Download, incl. interview with CEO Jörn Janczak (German language)
9. October 2017
US premiere at the RMAF 2017: Camira DMC™, Ferios & Reference cable series. 5 x Best of Show.
US premiere at the RMAF 2017: Camira DMC™, Ferios & Reference cable series. 5 x Best of Show.
AUDIOPHILIA votes TIDAL system as Best of RMAF 2017
"Best? An easy choice this year, and agreed upon by the three of us. The room featuring TIDAL Audio, the Cologne, Germany-based company that manufactures exceptional speakers and electronics. The system cost almost half a million dollars. It should be wonderful and it was and much more.
The three of us at different times were musically gobsmacked. The damn system almost ruined the rest of the show for us. Yes, that insanely good. Never heard better in my 20 years with Audiophilia. The room was set up by Doug White of The Voice That Is. Great job!"
THE ABSOLUTE SOUND: Best Sound (Cost No Object)
"Doug White and The Voice That Is always features systems in the top sonic ranks and RMAF was no exception. Doug premiered the TIDAL Audio Ferios amplifiers in a mostly all-TIDAL system with its Akira speakers, Presencio Reference Preamplifier, Camira Digital Music Converter, and Tidal Reference Cables.
The Ferios monos offer plenty of power reserves with an all new 1.600 VA power supply, 300 watts/channel into 8 ohms, pure silver hollow conductor EMI transformers, TIDAL’s proprietary amplifier protection management system, hand-selected and matched transistors, etc. Johnny Hartman’s voice was palpable, natural, and realistic — it felt like he was in the room, and the TIDAL Ferios seemed to have unlimited power with explosive dynamics and fine detail retrieval."
Jim Hannon / The Absolute Sound
HiFi PLUS (HiFi +): BEST SOUND
The Voice That Is showed what was arguably the most expensive system at RMAF: fortunately it was also the best sounding. The Akira speakers that so impressed in a large room at the Munich show two years ago were this time deployed to equally impressive musical effect in a hotel bedroom. This might have been a single seat, single source set up, but sit in that hot seat, play a record and the system, the room and the end wall simply disappeared. If you ever wondered what a time and space machine might cost, the answer is around half a million dollars!
Roy Gregory / HiFi PLUS
Parttimeaudiophile.com
"There’s a reason Scot Hull calls Tidal gear “The Rolls Royce of high-end audio,” it’s because it’s big, glossy, built by hand to last for generations, and offers a level of performance, fit, and finish that many competitors cannot match. Some will balk at the price, and say things like “It better sound good for that money… etc.” But again, I go back to the Rolls analogy, and must emphasize that IMO you’re getting what you pay for: Some of the very best sound available on the planet regardless of price. Any price.
This isn’t a system to listen to if your goal is to fault it, because honestly it’s nearly impossible to do that. White has curated an incredibly impressive sound system, and with every show he brings it to he only confirms what I felt when I heard it for the first time: Emotion. It triggers a deeply emotional response from me, and I honestly can’t ask any gear to do more than that. I encourage everyone who is able to visit White’s showroom, and book a listening session for themselves.
I can talk about rock-solid, and subterranean bass, delicate, liquid treble extension, and a midrange that perfectly captures every nuance of a vocalist’s range – how I can hear the lyrics emanating more from their chest, and not their throat – but all this is taken as hyperbole by many until you’ve had a chance to experience it for yourself."
Rafe Arnott, Parttimeaudiophile.com
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Fidelity-magazin.de
"Let's start right away with the perfect rooms, which we would give 100 of 100 points. Two rooms involved W***** speakers. At the same top level with an even more crystal clear reproduction was TIDAL Audio. The German manufacturer introduced their whole chain with Camira, Ferios, Presencio and of course their in-house reference cables. The hint 'more' over the others obviously came from the all pulled thru chain synergy. The 4th best room was V*****, but offerred less grip in comparison to the W***** and TIDAL Akira."
Ingo Schulz / FIDELITY
AUDIOBACON.com / Best Sounds of show
"Tidal Akira paired with their electronics, it was easily one of the most liquid and emotive setups at the show. It was hard to believe everything was played off digital sources."
TheAudioBeatnik.com
"This was one of the systems that would definitely be in the running for best in the show if you were looking for a really open and revealing system. Without a doubt some of the very best sound at RMAF this year."
Audio-Head.com
"TIDAL has been making a lot of fuss among audio writers for quite some time now, and credit where it’s due, the exhibits are to blame. Consistently show stopping sound, no matter the venue, how can that be beat? With properly setup TIDAL system, you too can have one of the best experiences money can buy, but truth to bear, you gotta pony up.
If ever there was a “Brand of The Year” award, and for some reason my opinion mattered, I’d cast my vote for TIDAL."
8. December 2017
Top review of TIDAL Piano from AUDIOART magazine.
Top review of TIDAL Piano from AUDIOART magazine.
"Flagship heart": highest possible praise in this review for the TIDAL Piano, AUDIOART magazine Taiwan
"Conclusion: Listen to the TIDAL speakers. It is a super monitor to show up everything. Never doubt that this is a super race car: when you can fully control it, the TIDAL Piano will let you have the pleasure experience of the perfect drive, but also it let you feel the ultimate music infection. The Piano is the core of all TIDAL speaker designs, but also the ultimate reflector of music."
Perfectly balanced in all aspects, and most possible points in all test criteria: TIDAL Piano.
9. January 2018
Best Value of the Year Award & Product of the Year.
Best Value of the Year Award & Product of the Year.
Best Value of the Year Award
We have to be honest: we are spoiled with awards and praise from all over the world. Being established as premium brand, building audio masterpieces in the super territory, we feel honored to see our smallest masterpiece - the classic TIDAL Piano - being awarded as best value of the year 2018.
Since the first day of our history we never defined things by price - never defended it, nor explained it. Prices more than often contains lots of air and lack solid explanation. TIDAL is often viewed as an expensive product, yes, but only as the most consequent definition of a very simple meaning: you get what you pay for. Therefore we are very happy with this special award since it also represents our worldwide success through happy clients ending their search for the ultimate audio experience.
Parttimeaudiophile, Best Hifi Gear 2017: TIDAL Camira
"This DAC manages a sense of ease that’s rare in digital reproduction. An analog lover’s object of desire.".
Dr. P. Karavitis / Parttimeaudiophile.com
23. January 2018
TIDAL’s company story in the book “WHO IS WHO in HIGH FIDELITY”
TIDAL’s company story in the book “WHO IS WHO in HIGH FIDELITY”
FIDELITY just launched the book "Who is Who in Hifi, Pt. 2".
A whopping 460 pages book telling the stories behind the curtain of audio companies. Both in English and German language.
"...the more we discover about the faces and stories behind the products, the more curious we become to meet the people who are responsible for them, whether it’s at the workbench, in the acoustics lab, on the drawing board, or behind the sales counter.
You only need to take a close look at the rigorous quality standards governing the work of companies like Accuphase, TIDAL or Wilson Audio to understand why their products are among the finest in the world sound-wise, and why you can’t purchase them for any less money."
Please feel free to read the PDF version (English/German).
2. April 2018
TIDAL “La Assoluta” wins the FIDELITY Award 2018 in the category “Superior / Innovation”
TIDAL “La Assoluta” wins the FIDELITY Award 2018 in the category “Superior / Innovation”
FIDELITY award 2018 "INNOVATION - SUPERIOR class" for the TIDAL LA Assoluta
"An encounter with the TIDAL La Assoluta is impressive, again and again. The pure physical facts alone of this huge speaker with a weight over half a ton is the reason for many comments. Also the pair price like a fully loaded Rolls Royce is something, but the finish is on par with that just out of this world. But this FIDELITY award is for a real innovation in this case: not only the tweeter, also the midrange woofer diaphragms are made out of diamond.
The consequence of hunting for the most realistic sound free of compromises of TIDAL deepley impressed us. Not a single part of the super speaker La Assoluta is of the shelve. But not only technically this speaker embodies the current state of the art of what is possible, also in terms of craftsmenship and design the La Assoluta is an unique reference."
25. April 2018
TIDAL Audio GmbH does present its new brand: VIMBERG.
TIDAL Audio GmbH does present its new brand: VIMBERG.
Worldpremiere prelaunch of the new brand from TIDAL Audio GmbH: VIMBERG.
TIDAL has been a safe bet for the finest of the finest since almost two decades of audio history now. A constant show winner and reference with almost stubborn consistency in unique sound, finish and design. Being described as second to none, as an, or maybe the, Ultra High-End Brand. But we know there is a price for it to pay: since there will never be a compromised TIDAL, there can never be a cheap TIDAL. Period.
But - and this is a very bold but - we never said we would be not open minded to do something from scratch in a differrent way. So TIDAL proudly presents a new brand - VIMBERG.
Claiming VIMBERG would be the entry brand from us, would simplify things to easy. Way to easy. So since we could not have said it any better then Roy Gregory from "The Audiobeat" we recommend to check this out:
TIDAL presents VIMBERG.
More about VIMBERG you could find here:
www.VIMBERG.de
29. June 2018
TIDAL Piano reference review in “Music Emotion”.
TIDAL Piano reference review in “Music Emotion”.
"Ultra high-end as standard"
The Dutch magazine "Music Emotion" wrote about the TIDAL Piano in a 7 pages review, here are some text examples from it:
"...they manufacture products that, besides being special and progressive, is similar to the cars from Rolls Royce or the watches from Patek Philippe in terms of quality. In other words what we have here is about the absolute top and a level and experience that is far above the grey middle from every day. In front of this test has fallen my choice on the 'entry model' Piano and even with that I already fall from one positive surprise to another...[.] ...The past 10 years I had a large number of loudspeakers here, big, small, fat and thin, ***** and the more expensive ones models of ***** , but no other brand and model until now reached up to the exquisite finishing level and choice of materials like these Tidal's.. [.]
What has happened is actually unbelievable, there is now the largest, most powerful and most credible 'fat' and play voluminous sound image what I have ever achieved and heard here!! You think then no longer focusing, 3D experience, neutrality or resolving power. This is just incredibly addictive...[.].
What a wonderful wolf in sheep's clothing is this Tidal Piano anyway and above all, also so pleasant and desirable other than direct competition. It plays from small, pure, pure and almost intimate, to 'normal', pleasantly balanced and credible and then even up to groundbreaking almost 'fat' but fully controlled bombast.
In addition to all this particular obedient pleasures, we must especially do not forget that these weatherers also visually at the most beautiful and most mature designs include those currently available on the market to be. Ultra high-end as standard and that is not an empty promise, I know now!"
Wener Ero, Music Emotion
1. July 2018
TIDAL Piano review and editors choice in “Soundstage Ultra”.
TIDAL Piano review and editors choice in “Soundstage Ultra”.
Review of TIDAL Piano. SoundstageUltra's Editor's choice.
"...seeing the results of the attention to detail and level of craftsmanship lavished on every part of this speaker, I began to understand the philosophy behind the design, construction, and execution of Tidal products: nothing less than perfection, cost be damned. The Piano G2 is, but also was part of the best sound I have ever heard in my listening room. Period. Gobsmacked again...[.] When I first learned that Tidal’s Piano G2 started at just under 40 grand, I was a bit skeptical -- that’s a lot of money for a 2.5-way speaker of somewhat limited low-end extension. But after examining the Piano G2 in person, understanding how it’s constructed, appreciating just how vast its materials costs are, learning that each pair of Piano G2s takes six weeks to build by hand -- and, last but not least, hearing how impressively these speakers perform within their specified frequency response.... -- any concerns regarding their value evaporated...[.]
On their website, Tidal quotes Scott Hull, of Part-Time Audiophile: “This is the Rolls Royce of High End Audio.” Having spent the last four months appreciating and understanding the sonic character of the Piano G2, I wholeheartedly agree. My time with these speakers has taught me that, while fully capable of communicating resolute bass, micro- and macrodynamics, effortless midrange articulation, and a wonderful sense of transparency, what the Piano G2s are really all about are body, balance, and ease.
But in terms of build quality, I must respectfully disagree with Scott Hull: The Piano G2 is less Rolls-Royce than Bugatti. I have never seen a pair of loudspeakers crafted with such artisanal care. Yes, they’re expensive....But, as with a Bugatti, what you pay $39,900 for is not the highest sound quality alone. You pay for a bespoke visual and aural experience by way of musical seduction, and Tidal’s Piano G2 has seduced me as has no other speaker."
Aron Garrecht, SoundstageUltra.com
Read the whole review here: TIDAL Piano review 2018