Do you know why...?

[winopener]

...the record companies put only two programs on quadraphonic carts instead of four?
If yes, please give some clue to this "8 track collector":

http://cgi.ebay.com/QUAD-8-TRACK-Si...980QQihZ001QQcategoryZ618QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

"Here is Simon and Garfunkel's masterpiece "Bridge Over Troubled Water" on quadraphonic 8-track. It is on Columbia Records from 1972 (initially, the album was released in 1970), and is number CAQ 30995. It is in VG+ to excellent condition! Also, please note that instead of putting four tracks or programs on here, they put two ... probably to keep the integrity of the LP and not have breaks in the middle of songs. This is very rare, indeed!"

 

[daved64]

Wow, that's so rare! Only TWO programs?!?!?!

 

[QuadraTOMic]

Is winopener pulling our legs?

 

[daved64]

Is winopener pulling our legs?

Yes he is, and no, the Ebayer isn't.

 

[quietlymknnoise]

I would say the cd_4 is more better than a old Q-8

 

[Q-Eight]

I would say the cd_4 is more better than a old Q-8

Each format has it's fault. I prefer Q8 cuz they're portable and have the best seperation. I can handle a little hiss. What I don't like is poor seperation, crackle and wierd artifacts that CD-4 can make.... SQ is also pretty low on my list.

To each their own eh? It's kinda neat how diverse "Quaddies" are.

 

[Chris Gerhard]

I sent him a message three days ago. Obviously he wasn't trying to misled, he was just confused. 99.9% of the people don't know what Quad 8 track is now and close to that amount didn't know what it was when it was current format. This was good for a laugh though. I always appreciate someone pointing out a mistake I make in listing an item.

Chris

 

[Quadwreck]

As the name states, an 8-track cartridge has 8 tracks of information to choose from on a continuous loop of tape. A stereo 8-track plays two tracks at a time, resulting in four programs (2x4=8). A quadraphonic 8-track plays 4 tracks at a time, which divides the 8-track into two programs (4x2=8). The head moves into position to play the different programs.

 

[Cai Campbell]

Gee, they shoulda come out with a mono 8-track tape deck with eight mono programs! Actually, didn't some muzak systems utilize such a format?

 

[Quadwreck]

Gee, they shoulda come out with a mono 8-track tape deck with eight mono programs! Actually, didn't some muzak systems utilize such a format?

Yes, but it used 4-track cartridges.

 

[Quadzilla]

As the name states, an 8-track cartridge has 8 tracks of information to choose from on a continuous loop of tape. A stereo 8-track plays two tracks at a time, resulting in four programs (2x4=8). A quadraphonic 8-track plays 4 tracks at a time, which divides the 8-track into two programs (4x2=8). The head moves into position to play the different programs.

I always hated math! Now my head is spinning. Now I suppose you are going to tell me there are 16 track tapes. Mike.

 

[solaris]

when I was a kid I had a 2 track player, it was mono

 

[rusinurbe]

when I was a kid I had a 2 track player, it was mono

Dont silverline do 6 track mono discs ?

 

[Quadzilla]

Dont silverline do 6 track mono discs ?

NO! They are "Stunning" 6 track mono mixes. Let's be fair about this.

 

[Quadwreck]

I always hated math! Now my head is spinning. Now I suppose you are going to tell me there are 16 track tapes. Mike.

Welllll......