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In Reply to: REVIEW: McIntosh MC162 Amplifier (SS) posted by navman on December 25, 2002 at 15:05:42:
that 2-channel is dead. We went through this in the early '70s with quadraphonic sound and it did not get far. Phono cartridge design benefited somewhat from the quad technology but not much else. A very satisfactory soundstage can be created by 2-channel sound and I just don't see the masses plopping down more money than necessary for this satisfactory soundstage. Multichannel sound alone (all things being equal) is not adding much in the way of a sonic benefit. A slightly different sonic perspective but no increase in purity of tone, immediacy or realism.There will always be companies trying to sell 2-channel for the cost benefit and as long as the quality remains, this 2-channel will remain.
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- I really doubt - rnhood 16:35:58 12/25/02 (4)
- I'm Not so Sure??? - Itch 18:03:07 12/25/02 (3)
- Well................ - Cut-Throat 16:06:12 12/26/02 (1)
- Re: And you know what..................... - navman 16:15:23 12/26/02 (0)
- Go the way of LPs and Tubes???? - Norm 18:55:35 12/25/02 (0)