"Conclusion: Stereo's test results have been fully confirmed during our workshop. In the end it was a clear 4-0 in favour of TAG McLaren Audio, which destroys all the rumours that they are simply 'old wine in new bottles'."
Stereo - Aug 99"For: Superb build quality with a crisp and weighty sound to match.
Against: Nothing of any significance."
What Hi-Fi? - Feb 99"The TMA two-box delivers even greater levels of detail, it does so in a richer more gutsy fashion that has positive benefits when it comes to the musicality of the whole shebang."
What Hi-Fi? - Feb 99"In a high-resolution system the CDT20R/DAC20 can get you into the heart of the orchestra, or let you hear the tiniest touch of finger on string or tap of stick on cymbal, in a way few players at any price can match."
What Hi-Fi? - Feb 99"The result when used with a transport CDT20R, is a player capable of high levels of involvement when playing standard CDs, and some real magic when the HDCD lamp flicks on."
What Hi-Fi? - Feb 99"Compared to the old Audiolab, the TAG McLaren Audio CDT20R/DAC20 is in the fast lane. Beautiful, how dynamic and full of detail, it redraws the flow of the music. Impulses are passed over with the right punch and - when required - like an explosion. Reference Class."
Audio - Nov 98"The result of all this professional refinement has a right to be looked at, listened to and touched... Instead of imprecise plastic buttons, the always ergonomically, well-designed front facia now has smooth metal buttons to please the user, the lid is now really accurately fitted and is sonically dead when knocked on, the display is much more elegant and sits behind a scratch proof window, and the complete unit sits majestically on resonance-absorbing Sorbothane feet."
Audio - Nov 98"The TAG units' forte was showcasing the drive and power of music. Representing the cream of the TAG source components, this pairing is a worthy revision for the UK hi-fi scene."
Hi-Fi News & Record Review - Nov 98
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