Ever since I got my 4400 my brother has been obsessed with setting up a true quad system in order to listen to Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon. Since I got the 4400 for the scope and to run under bridged mode, I never really looked into this stuff. Now, I have a crazy idea, I want to set him up with an SQ system. From what I understand, thats what Pink Floyd quad albums were released with (at least...the ones I can afford/find).
I have been told that Pro-Logic II decodes SQ quite well, but I like the look and sound of vintage receivers. Does Pro-Logic IIx work, as thats all I'm finding. Since I know nothing about post 1980s stuff, what brand/model should I look out for?
I know there is DVD-A and SACD versions, but those are encoded differently, and I really want to give it to him in vinyl.
I was looking at vintage receivers with built in SQ decoders to save a bit of cash, but the consensus is that the built in decoders left a lot to be desired. My last, most preferred, but most expensive resort is to invest in another Marantz quad. A pre-out for future expansion leaves me with the 4400, 4300, and 4270. THEN, i have to get a decoder, is the SQA-2 the best I can get? I have a SQA-1 for the 4400 that I have to install, will that even do its job?
Can anybody suggest another SQ quad setup that would be marantz quality without the price tag? I am looking for pre-outs and SQ capability as minimal requirements.
Oh, he has a decent Technics Turntable with a new Grado cartridge, I think that would work for now.
I have been told that Pro-Logic II decodes SQ quite well, but I like the look and sound of vintage receivers. Does Pro-Logic IIx work, as thats all I'm finding. Since I know nothing about post 1980s stuff, what brand/model should I look out for?
I know there is DVD-A and SACD versions, but those are encoded differently, and I really want to give it to him in vinyl.
I was looking at vintage receivers with built in SQ decoders to save a bit of cash, but the consensus is that the built in decoders left a lot to be desired. My last, most preferred, but most expensive resort is to invest in another Marantz quad. A pre-out for future expansion leaves me with the 4400, 4300, and 4270. THEN, i have to get a decoder, is the SQA-2 the best I can get? I have a SQA-1 for the 4400 that I have to install, will that even do its job?
Can anybody suggest another SQ quad setup that would be marantz quality without the price tag? I am looking for pre-outs and SQ capability as minimal requirements.
Oh, he has a decent Technics Turntable with a new Grado cartridge, I think that would work for now.
