I used to own a TACT digital amp...the one with the DAC in it,...forgot the model name. Very clean sounding, extended highs, smooth, neither warm nor "cold", pitch black silence, bass a bit less well defined and mircodynamics could be a bit better. I was perfectly happy back then but as I expanded my system into SACDs the DAC did allow me to take advantage of the new hi rez sources so went back to SS (Linn Klimaxx solos). Plus I chged my speakers and the TACTs were not a great match (from Proac to Kharma). Love SACD (well the better ones as with all recorded media) but sometimes I do miss the TACT. I really do regret selling it: even if I do not use it for my current set up which I like overall, should have kept it for second system or something. Recommend you check it out.
"This Latest Digital Amp Is Great "
I see this so often. I wish it would happen.
I really think the builders of these amps shoot themselves in the foot, by rushing to market.
How many of these "Last Word In Digital" amps come out, get great press, then start down the modkateer path for hundreds of dollars in improvements.
These things are supposed to be simpler, sound as good or better than all the best analog amps, and be cheaper.
It hasn't happenned!
I understand the concept of building to a price point.
I don't think anyone has come close, except PS Audio, with the HCA-2. They are a bargain here used, in my opinion.
All the rest are overpriced.
I'm still waiting. It'll finally cool off here in Phoenix soon, and my Cary CAD 300 SEI will glow & those 15 watts of 300B will still rule my audio world.
I really think the builders of these amps shoot themselves in the foot, by rushing to market.
How many of these "Last Word In Digital" amps come out, get great press, then start down the modkateer path for hundreds of dollars in improvements.
These things are supposed to be simpler, sound as good or better than all the best analog amps, and be cheaper.
It hasn't happenned!
I understand the concept of building to a price point.
I don't think anyone has come close, except PS Audio, with the HCA-2. They are a bargain here used, in my opinion.
All the rest are overpriced.
I'm still waiting. It'll finally cool off here in Phoenix soon, and my Cary CAD 300 SEI will glow & those 15 watts of 300B will still rule my audio world.