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- From: eilifl@dhhalden.no (EILIF LIEN)
- Subject: Re: Digital Amps -> next???
- Message-ID: <eilifl.10.722553741@dhhalden.no>
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- Organization: Ostfold College
- References: <4310@cvbnetPrime.COM>
- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 21:22:21 GMT
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- In article <4310@cvbnetPrime.COM> dhukill@esprit.prime.com (Dave Hukill x4056 5-1) writes:
- >From: dhukill@esprit.prime.com (Dave Hukill x4056 5-1)
- >Subject: Digital Amps -> next???
- >Date: 19 Nov 92 14:07:42 GMT
- >Now that we have CD, MD, DCC, DAT, and even Laser Disc players with digital
- >outputs, and pre-amps that will accept and convert them to analog, the
- >next logical step is digital amps, and obviously, speakers. Is this type
- >of technology possible? Does it even exist? Assuming these are true, what
- >advanatages/disadvantages would this provide? I think a discussion on this
- >subject would be both interesting and educational.
- >
-
- Why is this a logical step? Why all this digital mania? The digital format
- has its advantages in easily *storing* information, like music, yes,
- but there is NO reason for digital amplifiers or speakers, other than as a
- marketing gimmick (like "digital" headphones....Hahaha!)
-
- >
- >Dave Hukill <dhukill@esprit.prime.com>
-