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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!
lewinskih01
don_s
271 posts
 
Horacio,

If you would like some help from long-time TacT users do a search for Yahoo Users Groups for TacT Audio and TheRealTactHackers. I would post the links here but every time I have tried it my post never passes the powers that be. I tried it again yesterday and it is the third or fourth time my post did not survive.

You CAN use an outboard DAC after TacT and use the 2.2X to adjust volume. I have done it so I am not just guessing. The fact that it is a corrected signal does not matter to the external DAC. That is not an issue. Also TacT will measure and adjust for any change in time delay.

See my cautions in a previous post on this thread. Visit the experts and good luck.
rodman99999
6,021 posts
 
If you use an outboard DAC after the TacT; your volume will be limited to the max voltage out of the DAC, and the sensitivity of your power amp(s). Be certain the DAC you intend to use will have sufficient output to drive your amp(s), and provide satisfying SPLs, per your listening habits.
redwoodgarden
150 posts
 
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.
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