Advantages: Very cheap for surround sound, 6ch discrete mode, easy to use and well labelled, inclusion of FM/MW tuner, lots of inputs Disadvantages: Remote control - not well designed and doesn't work most of the time, no optical/coaxial inputs/outputs inputs
This is a great little amp for a small price. You can currently get this 2nd hand for £150. It has bundles of features:
5 x 60w Dolby Pro Logic amp
7 inputs
DVD 6 channel discrete input
Subwoofer input
FM/MW Tuner 30 presets inc. RDS/EON
This amp provides me with great surround sound. It is powerful enough to power most mid-range speakers and the sound quality is very good. It is very easy to use with the inputs on the back being clearly labelled. ... ...output level to the surround and centre speakers easily ranging from -12db to +12db. DVDs played through this amp are simulated well in 6ch discrete mode. A fan at the back operates at high output levels to cool the huge heatsink down.
The remote is a bit fiddly to use. Sometimes it doesn't work and most of the time I end up having to walk up to the amp and do it myself. The remote is probably the worst thing about this amp. Apart from that I am ...
skyrack 12.06.2000
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