In Reply to: Best de-multiplexer to copy? posted by BofService on February 28, 2008 at 08:53:16:
Most IC multiplex decoders have it all over their tubed counterparts - from a noise, distortion and especially separation perspective - plus there is only one calibration adjustment to make. HOWEVER, for best sound, I've found that you do want to follow up the chip with a tubed output stage - say an SRPP variant (need a little extra gain and lower output impedance).
Some of the later Scott and MAC tubed decoders do sound good BUT require good stereo generators to attain best performance - especially good stereo separation above 1Khz.
If you do persist, have fun finding the specs for and winding the necessary coils.
CHarles
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Follow Ups
- RE: Best de-multiplexer to copy? - Don't bother - stellavox 02/29/0804:38:09 02/29/08 (10)
- RE: Best de-multiplexer to copy? - Don't bother - stellavox 11:55:38 02/29/08 (5)
- RE: Best de-multiplexer to copy? - Don't bother - BFitz 14:04:47 02/29/08 (4)
- Nice Job Bob - stellavox 04:12:04 03/1/08 (3)
- RE: Thanks - BFitz 08:03:10 03/1/08 (2)
- Filters - stellavox 10:58:57 03/1/08 (1)
- RE: Filters - BFitz 12:41:25 03/1/08 (0)
- RE: Best de-multiplexer to copy? - Don't bother - BFitz 08:50:39 02/29/08 (3)
- RE: Best de-multiplexer to copy? - Don't bother - Marantzguy 10:35:02 02/29/08 (2)
- RE: Best de-multiplexer to copy? - Don't bother - BFitz 13:37:01 02/29/08 (1)
- RE: Best de-multiplexer to copy? - Don't bother - Marantzguy 17:57:28 02/29/08 (0)