Arcam Alpha 8 (not 8R)
James Harvey
differ from the newer 8R, and how would it compliment my Heybrook
Optima's?
Thanx,
James Harvey.
David Chadderton
has an AV input with fixed gain for use as a second amp to power the front
R&L spkrs of an AV setup. When selected (with the input selector and a
second switch on the back), your AV/Dolby receiver/amp will control the
system volume. This enables you to make use of your existing main speakers
within an AV setup. I think that the 8R has a remote, as opposed to the 8,
although basic is not the word - Vol UP, DOWN and Mute. 3 buttons !!
However, if you have an Arcam CD remote (I have the 8SE), you can use it for
both CD and Amp. I guess the 8 doesn't have the circuitry to receive a
remote signal. Don't quote me on the remote stuff, but I'm fairly certain
about the AV bits.
My setup is: 8SE CD player, 8R Amp, Sony 520 Minidisc with Tannoy Precision
P1 speakers (bi-wired). Fantastic sound. I've heard a friend's 8 Amp / 7
CD / 8P combo with B&W 601s - the 8P does make a difference. My next buy.
Hope that helps.
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regards,
Dave.
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In article <3728A033...@york.ac.uk>, James Harvey <jrh...@york.ac.uk>
wrote:
hrs_n...@my-dejanews.com
"David Chadderton" <ch...@dircon.co.uk > wrote:
> I've got an 8R. As far as I know, there are a couple of differences. My 8R
> has an AV input with fixed gain for use as a second amp to power the front
> R&L spkrs of an AV setup. When selected (with the input selector and a
> second switch on the back), your AV/Dolby receiver/amp will control the
> system volume. This enables you to make use of your existing main speakers
> within an AV setup. I think that the 8R has a remote, as opposed to the 8,
> although basic is not the word - Vol UP, DOWN and Mute. 3 buttons !!
> However, if you have an Arcam CD remote (I have the 8SE), you can use it for
> both CD and Amp. I guess the 8 doesn't have the circuitry to receive a
> remote signal. Don't quote me on the remote stuff, but I'm fairly certain
> about the AV bits.
Would anyone happen to know if the 9R integrated has this feature - I've
a 7R at the moment, and am debating whether to get an 8P or sell the 7R
and buy a 9R integrated. My system is an LP12/Lingo, Arcam 7 CD,
Castle Harlech speakers.
Cheers,
John
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regards,
Dave.
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