Give me TACT.

[Sleestack]

I have been using the TACT RCS 2.2x for a few months now. Truly one of the few pieces of audio equipment that produced "night & day" differences. Provides state of the art room correction and subwoofer integration. It transformed my system into the ideal system I have alwasy wanted.

In any case, I am thinking about ordering the TACT TCS, 10 channel room correction pre/pre, which also comes with the ADC module for SACD. It is an expensive piece so I do want to weigh my other options. Currently I have a Parasound C1 and Emotiva DMC-1 pre/pro.

I was just wondering if any other pre/pros or correction devices provide the advanced correction that the TACt pieces deliver. I'm not looking for a cheap solution, just a possible alternative to the TACT.

 

[MacManNM]

I have been using the TACT RCS 2.2x for a few months now. Truly one of the few pieces of audio equipment that produced "night & day" differences. Provides state of the art room correction and subwoofer integration. It transformed my system into the ideal system I have alwasy wanted.

In any case, I am thinking about ordering the TACT TCS, 10 channel room correction pre/pre, which also comes with the ADC module for SACD. It is an expensive piece so I do want to weigh my other options. Currently I have a Parasound C1 and Emotiva DMC-1 pre/pro.

I was just wondering if any other pre/pros or correction devices provide the advanced correction that the TACt pieces deliver. I'm not looking for a cheap solution, just a possible alternative to the TACT.

There are components that you could put together and achieve the same results as that, but I am not aware of any one package that will do it for you. Their products look pretty darn nice. So the TCS is basicaly 10k. Are you going to use their amps or the analog outs and something else? The TCS has surround processing, is that the 5.1 or the 7.1?

 

[Sleestack]

There are components that you could put together and achieve the same results as that, but I am not aware of any one package that will do it for you. Their products look pretty darn nice. So the TCS is basicaly 10k. Are you going to use their amps or the analog outs and something else? The TCS has surround processing, is that the 5.1 or the 7.1?

Their RCS2.2.x really was a revelation for me. The first time I heard the corrected ouput, I couldn't believe I was listening to the same speakers.

I won't be using one of their amps. The vendor I have been working with on much of my equipment did not feel that TACT's strength was in their amps. I'll be running either the Parasound A51 and Emotiva MPS-1. This will be used primarily in a 5.1 audio setup rather than my HT. I listen to music all day long. I watch a movie about once a week.

 

[MacManNM]

Their RCS2.2.x really was a revelation for me. The first time I heard the corrected ouput, I couldn't believe I was listening to the same speakers.

I won't be using one of their amps. The vendor I have been working with on much of my equipment did not feel that TACT's strength was in their amps. I'll be running either the Parasound A51 and Emotiva MPS-1. This will be used primarily in a 5.1 audio setup rather than my HT. I listen to music all day long. I watch a movie about once a week.

I'd get one, but I can't justify 10k on a preamp. I wonder how it would work if I got one of their 2 ch units and used it with a normal receiver? I saw a referbed 2 ch unit for under 2k on their website.

 

[Sleestack]

The price on the 10 channel unit is steep. But, given that I'll probably never have a perfect room, I might have to put that on the equity line and consider it a home renovation. LOL.

If you get a 2 channel piece, definitely consider the 2.2. The way it alllows you to seamlessly integrate subs into a 2 channel system is nothing short of amazing. In addition to giving you full control over the crossovers, the room correction deals with all of the other problems normally associated with 2.1 or 2.2 systems. You can finally have a 2.2 system that sounds like an integrated unit in an ideal room. No overstatement there.

I also like the fact that the TACT can be used as a digital processor only. You can have the TACT do all the processing and send a corrected digital signal to an external DAC. I'm doing that right now and sending the signal through a TEAC Esoteric DAC and then through my EAR tube preamp. I let the TACT handle the subs. It also has an excellent EQ if you are so inclined.

The TACT software is also extremely easy to use. Choose your crossover settings, set up the mic in your listening position, let the program send out 20-95 sweep tones from each speaker and pick your desired frequency response (or create your own... fun stuff for gearheads).

 

[MacManNM]

The price on the 10 channel unit is steep. But, given that I'll probably never have a perfect room, I might have to put that on the equity line and consider it a home renovation. LOL.

If you get a 2 channel piece, definitely consider the 2.2. The way it alllows you to seamlessly integrate subs into a 2 channel system is nothing short of amazing. In addition to giving you full control over the crossovers, the room correction deals with all of the other problems normally associated with 2.1 or 2.2 systems. You can finally have a 2.2 system that sounds like an integrated unit in an ideal room. No overstatement there.

I also like the fact that the TACT can be used as a digital processor only. You can have the TACT do all the processing and send a corrected digital signal to an external DAC. I'm doing that right now and sending the signal through a TEAC Esoteric DAC and then through my EAR tube preamp. I let the TACT handle the subs. It also has an excellent EQ if you are so inclined.

The TACT software is also extremely easy to use. Choose your crossover settings, set up the mic in your listening position, let the program send out 20-95 sweep tones from each speaker and pick your desired frequency response (or create your own... fun stuff for gearheads).

That is great. I think more and more gear is headed in that direction. Maybe i will get the 2 ch unit and try to integrate it into my new system.

 

[Rob Babcock]

I believe that the DEQX units surpass even the TACT for power and flexibility. You may want to look at them. Not cheap, but not really that expensive, either. Many are using them as digital crossovers- you can create a phase coherent 300 dB/octave slope! And apply digital speaker and room correction at the same time. Amazing.