[Don_S]

For Sale: Three TacT S2150 (black) amplifiers with full mods from Maui Mods (http://www.mauimods.com/TacTAudio.htm) 

These amplifiers can be programmed as crossovers using TACS software (http://www.dirac-france.com/tacs/)

These amplifiers are really integrated amplifiers and power DACs.  Each has 3 S/PDIF (RCA) digital inputs, 1 AES/EBU (balanced) digital input, and 1 Toslink digital input.  Inputs can be selected via the front panel or remote.  Volume can be adjusted via the remote. Hook up a Squeeze Box and/or digital transport(s) and speakers and you are ready to go.


Maui Mods include:

Replace all Caps with Black Gates or Sanyo Oscons/wx (15 electrolytic, 4 poly films)
Install Aberdeen "Firewall" technology mini power conditioner with Furutech IEC and special ground wire. (hard mounted and wired)
Install Hi voltage/current Toroidal transformer for DSP board.
Replace 3.3v regulator,
Replace Main P/S rectifier with a custom ultra high speed soft recovery bridge

Replace 2 pulse transformers (D1 S/PDIF, D4 AES/EBU) Using  Scientific Conversions SC947-02, SUPER SHIELDED,
Replace three cables with CuAg Teflon dielectric ribbons,
Generous Application of Aberdeen Emi / Rfi sponge material, that is NON-conductive, sound dampening, dissipates heat.
Replace binding posts with WBT 0730.12 Signature binding posts  http://www.wbtusa.com/pages/0730_12s.html
( cold rolled 68% copper alloy with a highly polished platinum finish)

And probably more things I forgot to list and tweaks Anthony does when he has an amp completely gutted.

All amps are in excellent condition.  Face and sides are pristine. A few faint marks on the tops and slight marks on the rear of a couple from modding.  Includes original boxes, remotes, cables, manuals.

$2500 each plus shipping from 95826.  US sales only please.  Money Order or Cashiers Check, no PayPal.  More pics available in my gallery and even more pics available to serious buyers.  Thank you.

[Don_S]

I forgot to mention all Mosfets were upgraded and a heat sink was added when the 3.3V regulator was upgraded.

[jhm731]

Great pictures.

Good luck with your sale.

[Don_S]

One amplifier has been sold.  Two are available.

[jhm731]

Surprised you haven't sold all three.

[RichardS]

FWIW, I purchased one of these from Don to replace a stock Tact 2150. I'm quite happy with the purchase. The mods improve considerably on an already good amp. Like many audio pieces, the Tact is built to a price point and can be improved with superior parts. I can't think of a $2500 preamp/DAC/amp combo, new or used, that comes anywhere near this performance. My advice is that anyone hesitating to purchase one of these should do so before they are gone.

[Don_S]

Surprised you haven't sold all three.

Hard to compete with:
1.  The economy
2.  Christmas
3.  Black Friday
4.  Cyber Monday

BUT:  ONLY ONE AMP REMAINS.

If you have been sitting on the fence, time to pull the splinters out of your butt and take action.  Two amps have found new homes and I only have one left.

[ltonkin]

Hello,

I'm the second buyer, and like RichardS, I am also replacing a stock Tact, the 2150XDM. I whole-heartedly agree with Richard's post. The XDM and my Zu Druids made sweet music together, and the MauiMod 2150 upgrades what was an already outstanding combo that most people wouldn't recognize as needing improvement. Do yourself, or some one you love, a great favor and pick up this amp and the Druids from the guy in Boston. Add a computer, or nice transport, and you've got many years of happiness ahead of you.

Don_S, it's been a pleasure. I'm all smiles, and even the cat approves of the upgrade. He'd rather sit in my lap with the modded Tact playing than go outdoors and wait for the music to end. I think he may have the better ears.

Cheers

[jhm731]

Nice to see happy buyers.

All Tact users are invited to join:

http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheRealTacTHackers/?yguid=332166746

[Big Red Machine]

These do not have Room Perfect, correct?

[Don_S]

Leath,  It was a pleasure meeting and dealing with you as well.  I am glad that you like the amp.  I think it is a kick that your cat does not immediately run outside when you play music now. Everybody's a critic.

Big Red, you are correct. The S2150 amps do NOT have Room Perfect.

[Don_S]

Bump

[Don_S]

Only one amp left.

[jhm731]

Bump.

[Don_S]

Price reduction:

$2400 Plus shipping.

[Don_S]

All amplifiers have been sold.  Thank you.  Don