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Specifications
- Speaker dimensions: 144 cm x 28 cm x 60 cm
- Speaker weight: 2 x 217 Kg (2 x 480 lbs)
- Shipping weight: 2 x 294 Kg (2 x 648 lbs)
- Tweeter: 1 x 30 mm high efficiency T4B diamond tweeter
- Midrange: 1 x 127 mm high efficiency T4B diamond midrange-woofer
- Woofers: 2 x 170 mm T4B woofers with aluminum-magnesium alloy diaphragm
- Subwoofers: 4 x 265 mm T4B long-throw subwoofers with aluminum-magnesium diaphragm
- Amplifier power: 4500 watt RMS
- Configuration: 4-way hybrid-active multichannel
- Inputs: LAN-remote, XLR, Royale-Link, power cord input
- Adjustments: bass tone / bass level / placement
Description
We wanted to repackage our whole experience, all our passion and knowledge to build something never done before: to build the world's first hyper speakers. Initiated with a strong fascination for BUGATTI we followed this inspiration with the same mindset to create something unique in balance between art, craftsmanship, technology and performance. Together we formed the strong fundament for this project and alliance: TIDAL for BUGATTI.
The collaboration mirrors the unique legacies of both partners, combining benchmark performance, reaching for ultimate quality and one-of-a-kind design concepts to create experiences second to none. Our vision and philosophy of always striving for perfection is the same and together we aim to set a new category and benchmark in uncompromised execution.
The most advanced and complex cabinet we have ever designed and built, the internal multichannel amplifier with sheer endless power and silky finesse, the diaphragms made out of diamond, ceramic and light-metal and a totally new way with a hybrid concept out of passive and active technologies – each and every detail at the ROYALE series was designed build only for this project. Not a single part can be found in any other product.
TIDAL for Bugatti stands as the pinnacle of our achievements, surpassing everything we've crafted in over two decades. Each pair can be created as a 'pair unique'. The choice are the metal parts, divided in three groups: aluminum, stainless-steel and precious metal designs. Either velvet glass-pearl blasted, brushed or structured, silver, grey or dark and all colors in between – the aluminum package offers almost endless possibilities.
We do offer various configurations, finishes being in line of the spirit of Bugatti's hyper sport car series and the uniqueness that the brand always represented. There...
The most advanced and complex cabinet we have ever designed and built, the internal multichannel amplifier with sheer endless power and silky finesse, the diaphragms made out of diamond, ceramic and light-metal and a totally new way with a hybrid concept out of passive and active technologies – each and every detail at the ROYALE series was designed build only for this project. Not a single part can be found in any other product.
TIDAL for Bugatti stands as the pinnacle of our achievements, surpassing everything we've crafted in over two decades. Each pair can be created as a 'pair unique'. The choice are the metal parts, divided in three groups: aluminum, stainless-steel and precious metal designs. Either velvet glass-pearl blasted, brushed or structured, silver, grey or dark and all colors in between – the aluminum package offers almost endless possibilities.
We do offer various configurations, finishes being in line of the spirit of Bugatti's hyper sport car series and the uniqueness that the brand always represented. There...
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Brand highlights
Taking a step back to look at reviewers' thoughts of the brand's entire lineup—not just this product—what stands out most is the following:
- TIDAL combines luxurious aesthetics, often featuring high-gloss piano lacquer finishes and stainless steel accents, with advanced acoustic engineering.
- They uniquely integrate their phono stages as an integral part of their preamplifiers, rather than an add-on.
- Tidal meticulously selects high-quality components for their crossovers, such as Dueland silver-foil capacitors and Mundorf parts, regardless of cost.
- TIDAL loudspeakers often employ Accuton ceramic and diamond drivers custom-made to their specifications.
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TIDAL Piano
- Positioning: The entry-level masterpiece in TIDAL's lineup.
- Description: Features sophisticated simplicity and high build quality, with proprietary TIRADUR cabinet material for reduced vibrations.
TIDAL Contriva
- Positioning: A mid-range model in TIDAL's lineup, offering a balance of performance and luxury.
- Description: Known for its elegant design and deep bass, uses TIRALIT cabinet material and carbon-fiber aluminum woofers for enhanced sound clarity. It stands out from the Piano with its more advanced driver technology.
TIDAL Akira
- Positioning: A high-end model, positioned just below the flagship La Assoluta.
- Description: Features a 1 carat pure diamond tweeter and TIRALIT Ultra cabinet for superior resonance control. It offers a more refined sound than the Contriva.
TIDAL Sunray
- Positioning: Positioned between the Akira and La Assoluta, offering a unique blend of both.
- Description: Distinguished by its use of diamond and ceramic driver technology, providing an exceptionally fast and deep bass. It offers a more powerful sound than the Akira.
TIDAL La Assoluta
- Positioning: The flagship model, representing the pinnacle of TIDAL's offerings.
- Description: Renowned for its groundbreaking sound quality and luxurious craftsmanship, featuring custom components and a massive build. It surpasses all other models in terms of performance.
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TIDAL Audio is renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, creating products that are both visually stunning and acoustically superior, with their Prisma preamplifier and Ferios power amplifiers particularly praised for their build quality. The brand's products deliver a distinctive "liquid" and "sensual" sound quality that avoids clinical sterility, while supporting immersive formats like Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio.
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Linn
360
110180
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Released
2023
360 is audibly invisible. It produces a performance with unprecedented clarity and realism, that's entirely absent of sonic colouration. Incorporating innovative drive unit and amplifier technologies, 360 turns out our lowest ever levels of audible distortion. The honed curves of its cabinet are partnered with meticulously matched drive units to deliver the cleanest possible dispersion characteristics.
Linn is a hifi brand known for its modular designs, particularly the Sondek LP12 turntable where users can upgrade virtually every component over time to maintain performance across decades. The brand stands out for developing its own technologies in-house, including the Organik DAC with FPGA processing and Space Optimisation, which models room acoustics without needing microphone measurements.
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Product Strengths
- Excellent imaging, providing a strong stereo image for multiple listeners due to wide dispersion and Space Optimisation+
- Flexible and capable of playing all kinds of music, getting out of the music's way, and suitable for both large and smaller rooms
- Dynamic, detailed, and can play at a wide range of volume levels, from quiet listening to near PA levels
- Features a new driver array, including a Beryllium dome tweeter, thin-ply woven carbon fiber midrange (used on NASA's Mars Rover), and aluminum-magnesium alloy bass units
- Incorporates new amplifier technologies—'Power DAC' for the lower bass and 'Adaptive Bias Control' for the mid and treble—reducing distortion
Product Considerations
- The midrange dome is exposed, which might be a concern with children
- Owners of previous Linn systems may find the price difficult to accept
- Some audiophiles may prefer Linn to trawl its past rather than building its future, and they will want an Isobarik
- Some audiophiles may not be able to see past the LP12
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- The 360 offers significantly improved imaging and soundstaging compared to the Klimax 350
Takeaway: The Linn 360 is a high-end loudspeaker that provides excellent sound quality and flexibility, making it a great choice for enjoying music with friends or for personal listening sessions. Its innovative design and technology deliver a detailed and immersive audio experience.
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Linn is a hifi brand known for its modular designs, particularly the Sondek LP12 turntable where users can upgrade virtually every component over time to maintain performance across decades. The brand stands out for developing its own technologies in-house, including the Organik DAC with FPGA processing and Space Optimisation, which models room acoustics without needing microphone measurements.
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Aries Cerat
Aurora
105000
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Released
2022
The Aurora is our newest speaker design, carrying some trickle down technology from our top model the Contendo, as well as some newly developed technologies
Aries Cerat is a hifi brand known for its use of oversized components and TriodeFet technology, which combines tube and solid-state designs to create a distinctive sound signature. Their products, including the Kassandra DAC and Symphonia horn speakers, are built with massive power handling capabilities and carefully selected drivers to deliver a muscular, dynamic sound that rivals top analogue systems.
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Product Strengths
- Surprisingly free of horn colorations
- Very rich, present, and neutrally balanced
Product Considerations
- The reviewer was sitting too close to hear them at their best in the small room
- Looking a bit like something the Borg might have invented
Takeaway: The Aries Cerat Aurora Reference is a unique, horn-loaded speaker that sounds surprisingly good. They were considered the most interesting and novel new speaker at the show.
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Aries Cerat is a hifi brand known for its use of oversized components and TriodeFet technology, which combines tube and solid-state designs to create a distinctive sound signature. Their products, including the Kassandra DAC and Symphonia horn speakers, are built with massive power handling capabilities and carefully selected drivers to deliver a muscular, dynamic sound that rivals top analogue systems.
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Steinway Lyngdorf
Model C
100800
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Released
2024
The Model C speakers is for those who seek the live dipole sound and demand enhanced bass for music and movies. The formula is simple: take the legendary Model D, then scale down the footprint and add powerful boundary woofers. The result is an attention-grabbing statement system that sets a new standard for full-bodied bass reproduction.
Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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Product Strengths
- Replicates the resonance of live instruments due to open speaker design
- Digital from source to driver, minimizing sound distortion
- Provides audio output so precise you can pinpoint each instrument's location
Product Considerations
- The only weak link might be musical taste
Takeaway: The Model C delivers incredibly precise audio, replicating live instrument resonance with minimal distortion. If pure sound is desired, and taste in music aligns, it is a great pick.
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Our take on the brand
Steinway Lyngdorf is unique for its fully digital amplification technology and RoomPerfect system, which processes signals entirely in the digital domain and automatically adapts sound to any room's acoustics without requiring acoustic treatment. Their systems are built as closed ecosystems with components that must work together, featuring distinctive dipole speakers that emit sound from both front and back to mimic how Steinway pianos interact with a room.
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