i currently have the xtc, ultra, recto, and just ordered the 1086. the ultra i feel is decent ,real heavy but maybe too buzzy in the highs, seemed like i couldn't get rid of it. it kinda sounded like a real boogie rectifier to me or some i should say.the xtc i use currently for evrything , i think it sounds like the recto with less bass and a hair richer highs, very mid heavy for me, but none the less a little better for me than the recto, they were very close in comparison. i've read and heard alot on the 1086 and was wondering with those views on those modules how the 1086 might be in comparison. all the clips i've heard killed so far. i'm just looking for that ultimate metal tone. i never hear anything the modern module i can't seem to find much on it as well. thiking of checking one out