I am finally getting around to adding quad to my obsessive plan to be capable of playing (and recording, where possible) any obscure and obsolete A/V format. Don't know why it took me this long.
I need help identifying which quad decoder/preamp(s) to seek out. I hate to sound rich and snobby (I'm definitely not the former; the latter is debatable), but I want the most accurate & clean sound possible. If this means I need separate SQ, QS, and CD-4 decoders, so be it.
Other desires:
I'll be playing Q8 initially (I picked up a Wollensak 8080). If my turntables will work for quad (separate thread posted here), vinyl will follow shortly. Reel is deferred for a while due to space issues, but it's coming eventually.
Cheers!
I need help identifying which quad decoder/preamp(s) to seek out. I hate to sound rich and snobby (I'm definitely not the former; the latter is debatable), but I want the most accurate & clean sound possible. If this means I need separate SQ, QS, and CD-4 decoders, so be it.
Other desires:
- No integrated amp/tuner/etc. unless this is the only way to get a better decoder. I like having one physical device do one thing only. It's easier to upgrade or reconfigure later.
- Form factor suitable for rack mounting or sitting on a rack shelf. Everything I have is in racks. A giant wooden console will be an ergonomic nightmare in my "master control" room.
I'll be playing Q8 initially (I picked up a Wollensak 8080). If my turntables will work for quad (separate thread posted here), vinyl will follow shortly. Reel is deferred for a while due to space issues, but it's coming eventually.
Cheers!
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