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Topic: DTS "glide time"
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Paul G. Thompson
The Weenie Man
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From: Mount Vernon WA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-22-2003 06:02 PM
Mike, I don't think it is possible without re-engineering. When the buffers dump, that's it. It is going to default to analog.
I agree with your statement in a different thread. It is a great format. Probably the best. But the reliability problems of disks, prints, and the unit itself (as compared to SRD) I have to admit I am starting to "think twice" about installing more DTS units. As far as hardware is concerned, every one of our units in our small chain (as well as the spin-off of our chain) has had the DTS6-AD (and the DTS6-D) units in for "rework" at least once. Some have been in twice. As far as I am concerned, that is unacceptable.
To give you an idea, I have a CP-55 in "standby" mode in Anacortes, configured with "D" connectors for quick connect in event the 6AD takes a dump. I shouldn't have to go to these extremes. However, I don't have enough CP-55's to place in standby service in the other 5 screens. In Stanwood, they have a "roll-around" DTS-6AD that doesn't work because of drive failures. Whether McRae ever upgraded it, I don't know at this time.
In a favorable note, I have not had any problems with compatibility issues with the DTS-6D when being used with the analog processors such as the JS series Ultra Stereos or the CP-55 and 65 Dolby units.
Now that the bugs have been worked out of the DTS6-AD (those should have been worked out long before the units were released) we are facing quality control issues with the disks and prints. What's next?
I hope Karen and DTS in general take note of these threads. Their very survival could depend on it.
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