I've had a Pioneer QX-949 playing well for a couple of months. However, it developed static in the rear channels, so it's now on my service bench. I recently picked up a QR-4500 to replace it temporarily in my quad system. However, I've been very surprised and impressed at how good this QR-4500 is. It's my first Sansui quad. It seems to have even better "simulated" quad (from 2 channel source) than the Pioneer QX-949 produces. However, the SQ decoding is not good. At this point I do have only one SQ record, so not a huge issue, but I'm wondering if the QRX-xx00 line is better? I've read a lot about how the QRX-x001 line is the best, but what about the QRX-xx00? Specifically, I'm keeping and eye out for a QRX-5500, 6500 or 7500. How do those compare to the QR series and the QRX-x001 series? Or can you point me to another thread or other source where this is explained?
Also, can anyone comment if Sansui Quads more "trouble-free" than Pioneer Quads? I've read something about Sansui not using caps on the amp boards, which leads to more reliable operation?
Thanks!
Also, can anyone comment if Sansui Quads more "trouble-free" than Pioneer Quads? I've read something about Sansui not using caps on the amp boards, which leads to more reliable operation?
Thanks!