Opinion: Who has the Best SQ decoder currently available as a add on to a Quad Receiver

[slshearer]

I think everyone would give Jim Fosgate the award here for the Tate II, They are hard to find, expensive and if the logic chip dies your DONE! So with that out of the way what would be a comparable using technology available now?

Thanks for your input!

Be Safe! Stewart

 

[Circular Vibes]

Why not go all the way and get the Surround Master. Modern, warranted, no repairs needed and support right here in the forum. Id I had the cash I'd be going that route myself.

 

[JonUrban]

 

[J. PUPSTER]

For sure!
Check out these threads, and if you have any questions PM the boss over there Chucky AKA @chucky3042 I'm sure he'd help with any questions.

https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/fo...-v2-pre-order-roster-discussion-thread.26116/
https://www.quadraphonicquad.com/fo...g-with-the-surround-master.20908/#post-256851

 

[sjcorne]

The SM is really the only option if you don't want to deal with the pitfalls of 40+ year-old gear. It is rather amazing that a new SQ decoder is being made in 2020. That being said, I still think the Tate gives slightly better separation on the old SQ LPs.

The real strength of the Involve decoder is the QS decoding - I don't know how they did it, but it sounds almost as discrete as tape.

 

[DuncanS]

An SM2........................................and a pair of sun glasses to save your eyes from the LEDs