Phil Leigh;610078 Wrote: > Sorry... > the outcome is that the TACT is now in the loft. > > Not only does Inguz do pretty much everything that the TACT did, it > does it with noticeably (to my ears) less artefacts. In particular, a > nasty upper-mid resonance on some material that I've been living with > for over 5 years is gone. > > Bass feels improved in clarity (and it was pretty damn good to begin > with) but the big difference for me is in the midrange - everything > sounds more "vital" but at the same time less "fraught".. hard to > explain. > > > Anyway, Inguz (and Audiolense) are staying. I may upgrade later to the > top version of AL to get the group delay feature. It's a shame that > can't be "added" to the basic software.
So basically, even if you start from scratch (no mic, etc), a decently powered SB server and a few hundred bucks can get you something at least as good as a $6000 TACT RC pre. Amazing. Of course, you may also have to invest in a DAC to equal the SQ. Definitely something for me to consider when I upgrade my server to something that will run Audiolense and Ignuz (presently ATOM based server, can't handle it). -- firedog Tranquil PC fanless WHS server running SqueezeServer; SB Touch slaved to Empirical Audio Pace Car; MF V DAC3, MF X-150 amp, Devore Gibbon Super 8 Speakers; Dual 506 + Ortofon 20 (occasional use); sometimes use PC with M-Audio 192 as digital source. SB Boom in second room. Arcam CD82 which I don't use anymore, even though it's a very good player. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ firedog's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11550 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=84995 _______________________________________________ audiophiles mailing list audiophiles@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/mailman/listinfo/audiophiles
