Paul Dormer wrote:

"Tat Chan" emitted :




Paul, does the 8000S have the same RCA connector problem?


No.


ah, good to hear.


As an aside (in response to another thread), any particular reason you
are looking for an 8000S?


Yep. It has all the features I want, and not the ones I don't (balance
and tone) - it's a natural upgrade for my 8000A. I like that amp very
much but it's sonically inferior.

apparently the pre-amp section of the S is much better than the pre-amp
in the A. I have heard both amps before, but haven't done an A/B comparison.


The 'S' also has remote control

once you go down the remote control path, you can't go back!


and has versatile mode switching .

I agree, the mode switching is a cool feature. It allows various
configurations (subwoofer, external Dolby processor) to be used without
the hassle of switching the inputs on the back each time you use the amp
in a different mode.

I wonder how Audiolab would have coped with the Home Theatre age if they
weren't bought out by Tag. Be interesting to see what IAG does with the
Audiolab brand.