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Fightguard · 05-01-2003, 04:41 PM

http://www.fosgateaudionics.com/products/FAP-V1.asp

That thing is sexy

A rare example of a unit that bridges the gap between home electronics and high-art

I just came across it while reading up on DPL II.
shipping Q2 2003
MSRP: $ 13000.00

***Wirehed*** · 05-01-2003, 09:40 PM

What an interesting peice of equipment. I wonder what it sounds like?

videoworx · 05-01-2003, 10:27 PM

um, how could this be useful for DVD's? it has prologic capabilities only - big deal, so my gamecube will sound nice and warm.

Now, if it had a DTS or AC-3 decoder that's another story...ahem

still silly, I mean, you can write software to emulate the qualities of tubes in real-time, and it would only cost about $500 to integrate with a receiver...this device is a toy for a very rich person...

***Wirehed*** · 05-01-2003, 11:45 PM

Umm, It's for 2 channel sources.

And nothing solid state sounds anything like good tubes.

videoworx · 05-02-2003, 01:53 AM

Quote:

And nothing solid state sounds anything like good tubes.

My audio recording software can emulate a tube pre-amp, - right down to the fluctuations due to heat. My point is, for a LOT less money, you can emulate (perfectly) the experience that this thing will create, and it would support DTS and AC3 as well...but it sure does look perdy...

Fightguard · 05-02-2003, 02:19 AM

There's absolutely no questioning the fact that this is indeed a novelty item for those with disposable incomes. If you're spending this much on audio equipment, chances are you're a purist , listening to music in strictly 2-channel or mutlitchannel SACD/DVD-A via analog 5.1. For movies, obviously DPL II is no alternative to discrete signals on DVD soundtracks. So why would such a person buy it? because they can...

jonathan_little · 05-02-2003, 03:53 AM

Tube amplifier?

No thanks. There are many good reasons why the transistor replaced those.

Taxi · 05-02-2003, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Seamonkey
Umm, It's for 2 channel sources.

I thought so too, from the description, but on the right side it says it has "multiple inputs" so I'm assuming there are some 5.1 input options.

...If not....

octopus1256 · 05-02-2003, 10:20 AM

Then you need some real good horn loaded speakers for each channel. Then you'd need DVD player, CD player etc and the screen to match.

*rubs fingers and thumb*

05-01-2003, 04:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	I wan't one (but I can only dream...) http://www.fosgateaudionics.com/products/FAP-V1.asp That thing is sexy A rare example of a unit that bridges the gap between home electronics and high-art I just came across it while reading up on DPL II. shipping Q2 2003 MSRP: $ 13000.00 Last edited by Fightguard : 05-01-2003 at 04:44 PM.

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*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	What an interesting peice of equipment. I wonder what it sounds like? __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

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*Wirehed* Producer/Admin NSFW Off 'the list' Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Sacto, Ca --Near Galt, home of LeVar Burton	Umm, It's for 2 channel sources. And nothing solid state sounds anything like good tubes. __________________ The Order of the Zombie. The world's greatest zombie culture website. "Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wagn'nagl dominos" In his house in R'lyeh, dead Cthulhu waits for the pizza delivery guy.

05-02-2003, 02:19 AM	#6 (permalink)
Fightguard Actor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Toronto	There's absolutely no questioning the fact that this is indeed a novelty item for those with disposable incomes. If you're spending this much on audio equipment, chances are you're a purist , listening to music in strictly 2-channel or mutlitchannel SACD/DVD-A via analog 5.1. For movies, obviously DPL II is no alternative to discrete signals on DVD soundtracks. So why would such a person buy it? because they can... Last edited by Fightguard : 05-02-2003 at 02:23 AM.

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05-01-2003, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
videoworx Would Make a Good Incubus Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: nowhere near Nebraska	um, how could this be useful for DVD's? it has prologic capabilities only - big deal, so my gamecube will sound nice and warm. Now, if it had a DTS or AC-3 decoder that's another story...ahem still silly, I mean, you can write software to emulate the qualities of tubes in real-time, and it would only cost about $500 to integrate with a receiver...this device is a toy for a very rich person...

05-02-2003, 03:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
jonathan_little Actor Join Date: Jan 2002	Tube amplifier? No thanks. There are many good reasons why the transistor replaced those.

05-02-2003, 10:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
octopus1256 Actor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: UK England	Then you need some real good horn loaded speakers for each channel. Then you'd need DVD player, CD player etc and the screen to match. rubs fingers and thumb