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Old July 2nd 08, 12:21 PM posted to uk.rec.audio
Jim Lesurf[_2_]
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In article , Rob
wrote:

The usual problems, here, I suspect, regarding the wording employed

"Electromagnetic interference (EMI), which would normallymask fine
details


This may be meant to be "EMI of a type that would 'normally' mask..." So is
selecting some types of EMI on the basis of defining the effect which would
be a symptom of the class of EMI mentioned.

in similar players, is dramatically reduced using Arcam's
proprietary "Mask of Silence" strategy. The use of "Stealth Mat" (unique
metal fibre matting) further diffuses EMI to ensure the every nuance of
each recording is heard in its full glory."


Not at all clear what "diffuses EMI" means here. May simply be a misuse of
English. My understanding is that the idea would be to absorb or reject EMI
depending on source location, but dunno if that is what they mean.

FWIW The only thing I've noticed about the Arcam DVD player I'm using us
that the levels of *mechanical* noise it emits is very low. So you don't
hear any hums, buzzes, whooses, etc, from it. Given that other players or
recorders I've tried made quite a din, this is a plus point for the Arcam
in my view.

Slainte,

Jim

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