-=> Quoting Nick Blundell to All on 15 Dec 97 11:26am <=-
-=> Subj: Re: Hi-Fi Stereo VCRs <=-
 NB> I'm new in this echo but I would just like to see if there is anyone who
 NB> likes using NICAM Hi-Fi Stereo VCRs as audio decks?
North America uses VHS HiFi as a tape format.  Headwear causes the HiFi
tracks to degrade first before the picture does.
Sony's Betamax behaves differently, the headwear causes a more uniform
degredation of both sound and picture.
I don't know what NICAM is based on as far as it's technology is
concerned. :)
 NB> As they give a good frequency response of (20Hz - 20KhZ)
Most formats produced great Frequency response.  However, in the case
of VHS, the two technologies of FM used for the carriers as well as
companding the sound, makes for reasonable sound.  Note that transients
can be "softened" sometimes.  Similer effects were noticed with the dBX
type II technique.
 NB> Also has anyone heard of a SONY TA-AX4 Intergrated Stereo Amplifier?
That TA sounds like one of their digital amplifiers, but I could be
wrong.  Hmmm...
Anyone else help here? :)
Cameron Hall
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