Archer surround amp opinions.

Charles A. Eckert

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Sep 10, 1995, 3:00:00 AM9/10/95

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From cec...@mango.epix.netFri Sep 8 20:32:42 1995
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 1995 03:49:19 -0400 (EDT)
From: "Charles A. Eckert" <cec...@mango.epix.net>
To: rec.audi...@decwrl.dec.com
Subject: Archer surround amp any good?

Subject: Archer surround amp?
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Hi all and thanks to those who have been helping me in my quest for
better audio...

Now I have an opportunity to buy a miniature Archer (Radio Shack)
Surround Sound Amplifier model 15-1279. It says it's surround sound, but
it has no output for a center channel speaker; just two front and two
back. It's not true surround like on my Pioneer VSX-453, is it?

It has inputs for a few components: a tuner, tape in/out, and VCR/TV.
Then there is a pair of jacks that I have no idea what the hell they
are: front out L/R. ???? Next is a switch Speakers: normal/BTL Rear

On the front is a Stereo Synthesized In/OUt switch, a Dolby
Surround/Stereo All switch, Input Level Balance knob, Tone High/Low
knob. Also a balance front/rear and left/right and an input selector and
volume.

Basically, I'd like to use this with a pair of small speakers I have to
amplify the output from my computer. Sometime I might add a mini tape
player or cd player to fit it, and maybe a tuner.

So I've been wordy here, and here's my question: I plan to offer the guy
$20 for it...after all, he's got plenty of other toys and I'd like a
small system to listen to downstairs. Is it worth it? Any particular
problems with it? And what the hell is Front Out? :)

Thanks for all replies as soon as possible....

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Charles A. Eckert

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Sep 11, 1995, 3:00:00 AM9/11/95

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(Sorry, I posted to the wrong group the first time.)

Charles A. Eckert (cec...@news.epix.net) wrote:
: Hi all and thanks to those who have been helping me in my quest for

miriggs

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Sep 11, 1995, 3:00:00 AM9/11/95

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I've had reasonably good experiences with some Radio Shack gear. Since
I became interested in sound, I've gone the professional route and
started replacing my gear with rack-mount and carpeted roadworthy
stuff. But I'd say that this amp is probably worth your $20.

Don't let the guy talk you up too much higher, though... it could
always turn out to suck.