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[Marc ♫]

UPDATE: Please note I have merged the various threads on the PS8 Processor from Arc Audio into this one.
Be sure to read through the thread for more information, updates from Fred Lynch himself, and reviews and other information further in.

Full features and specifications now available:
http://www.mobileele...from_arc_audio/



Exciting times!

[TEGBOY]

Yep, it is

[~Spyne~]

Very impressive.

Two questions;
What is damping, and what is Q in the "Crossover" section?

Oh yeah, and the generic "how much" question

[Marc ♫]

Andrew from MAS might be able to answer a couple of those questions, but the RRP is probably undecided until closer to launch.
From everything I've been told, it's a reasonable price given the promised quality and now obvious features in respect to similar products on the market.

[Tiger]

All of niceness
Looks like it'd suit a PDX amp install too

[TEGBOY]

Yep, I am most keen after what info I have heard etc about this product. Mr Phillips can you please chime in haha

But Spyne, based on what I know, Andrew should have those answers

[~Spyne~]

Actually was just kidding about the "how much" - all in good time.

But I am curious about the damping and Q.
Q on equalisation I get, but on crossovers I don't understand.

[MAS Andrew]

I can't really answer those either. I'm just passing on the spec.
We will need Fred to reply when he's over CES.
I'll send him the questions..

Price will be very competitive..

[sean]

Hmm decisions! Might sell h800 and get one of these instead!

[~Spyne~]

You're such a gear-s|ut, sean

[TEGBOY]

Hmm decisions! Might sell h800 and get one of these instead!

Same here Sean

[Nanook]

Weirdness... i posted in here earlier but it's now gone....

[sean]

lol

[mad89]

I'm sold already!

Is there a list for pre-orders? I better be close to the top!

[MAS Andrew]

We better start a list I think...😳

[iluvmusik]

Omg and I'm about to get a BitOne. Maybe I shouldn't and wait for the PS8 instead.

[Bear2230]

Omg and I'm about to get a BitOne. Maybe I shouldn't and wait for the PS8 instead.

LOL Mathew, I was just thinking exactly the same thing.
Have a chat to Marty, see what he thinks. You could always just do the install and leave out the processor out for a month.
FWIW I'm sticking with the Bit-Ten for the Subie on 30th. Devil you know and all that and I only want it done once. There will always be new gear coming out just after you buy anything. I'll be pissed if it comes out at $500 though.

Richard.

Edited by Bear2230, 13 January 2012 - 09:51 PM.

[Surefire]

Features-wise it's a truly remarkable piece of kit. Hard to see it being cheaper than a BitOne, but hell, I'd pay up to $2k for a processor with that feature set.

[MAS Andrew]

You'll be happy...it will be competitively priced.

[shiny_car]

Hmm decisions! Might sell h800 and get one of these instead!

Same here Sean

*puts hand up for 'cheap' H800*

Arc Audio. Pffft.

[~Spyne~]

The only real competition to this seems to be the Helix C-DSP, unfortunately there's been no real buzz about this product, likely due to the lack of distributor presence for Helix in Oz.

Either way, looks like Arc have a great product for the very niche end of the market.

[iluvmusik]

LOL Mathew, I was just thinking exactly the same thing.
Have a chat to Marty, see what he thinks. You could always just do the install and leave out the processor out for a month.
FWIW I'm sticking with the Bit-Ten for the Subie on 30th. Devil you know and all that and I only want it done once. There will always be new gear coming out just after you buy anything. I'll be pissed if it comes out at $500 though.

Richard.

You're right Richard. You can't chase new gear all the time

I'll probably go with the BitTen on the 21st and then make the switch later when the product is truly well proven in the market. If this takes off, I'd imagine lots of cheap BitOnes, BitTens and H800s for sale lol which is good for us consumers. I mean those other products still works without a doubt.

And as Spyne says, there is the Helix and BitTune... lots of goodies for 2012

[sean]

*puts hand up for 'cheap' H800*

Arc Audio. Pffft.

Sold! pm me when/if you are ready!

[SQXPRT]

the max 10ms T/A might not cut it. Especially if yuo need 12 or 14 ms to counter group delay.

Crossover Q:
http://www.audioholi...or-loudspeakers

[MAS Andrew]

ARC Audio has commented that they will announce the official expected release date and US MSRP of the PS8 in just a few weeks.

Also look out for full coverage of the PS8 on the new ARC Audio website when it launches next week...

[sean]

Good news I will be purchasing one soon!

[MAS Andrew]

Website has been updated with plenty of PS8 information.
Fred Lynch from ARC Audio was in Australia last week and held training courses with very detailed information on the PS8 processor, he also had a processor on hand at the seminars.
ARC Audio dealers are now up to speed on this great unit.

[syd-monster]

!!!

http://www.arcaudio....ors/dsp/ps8.asp

Edited by syd-monster, 11 February 2012 - 09:47 PM.

[MAS Andrew]

!!!

http://www.arcaudio....ors/dsp/ps8.asp

Mobile version of the site not up yet..
Just thought I'd add that if you're getting a blank page on your iPhone..

Edited by MAS Andrew, 11 February 2012 - 09:55 PM.

[BWGroup]

Would be an improvement over the crappy options my source has.