I noticed that in all of these responses that no one ever mentioned anything about TacT's Super DAC card option for the 2.2 XP. For an extra $370 over their standard DAC, this card uses the same chips as used in high end external DACs thus eliminating the need for high end external DACs. It's not easy finding it at the TacT website. It is not included in the eight options for the standard 2.2 XP. I brought the oversight to the attention TacT, but so far they still have not included the Super DAC as one of the options when you buy the 2.2 XP. Instead you have to look over to the left under ADC/DAC cards (4). Think of all of the customers that would have been happier with the high end DAC card as apposed to the standard so-so DAC card. Why TacT hasn't brought this Super DAC card to attention of their customers is beyond me.
Tact 2.2 XP: which configuration to get?
I'm considering getting a Tact 2.2 XP and need opinions from users. As you know the 2.2 XP has the option to get either digital or analog input, and same for amp out and for sub output.
I only need a digital source, so I'm thinking it makes no sense getting the 2.2 XP with ADC going in. Tact confirmed this, but would appreciate comments from users who have tried either configuration. I would then run a CD transport straight into the Tact.
I'm also wondering if I'm better off getting the built-in DAC for the amp or an external DAC with volume control. Should I do the latter, the DAC would act as a pre and the Tact as a processor only. Would be able to spend about $5k in an external DAC.
Finally, I've seen good comments about the 2.2 XP, but not much as far as sound signature. Can anyone comment?
FYI amp is McIntosh MC275 (tubes), speakers are B&W 804s , and sub is Rel Storm III sub (I sure need the analog out for this).
Thank you!
I only need a digital source, so I'm thinking it makes no sense getting the 2.2 XP with ADC going in. Tact confirmed this, but would appreciate comments from users who have tried either configuration. I would then run a CD transport straight into the Tact.
I'm also wondering if I'm better off getting the built-in DAC for the amp or an external DAC with volume control. Should I do the latter, the DAC would act as a pre and the Tact as a processor only. Would be able to spend about $5k in an external DAC.
Finally, I've seen good comments about the 2.2 XP, but not much as far as sound signature. Can anyone comment?
FYI amp is McIntosh MC275 (tubes), speakers are B&W 804s , and sub is Rel Storm III sub (I sure need the analog out for this).
Thank you!