I would like to add a few things. First, you need to know DTS does not decode
any quad source. It is an encoder to encode surround information. You must have
a DVD player with DTS capability (noted on your player front, or in your manual)
to played these DTS encoded discs. The transfer from Quad to DTS is a process
that I myself use. If you are just after Quad LPs to CD, SQ and QS (matrix Quad)
can be decoded to surround using a Dolby Pro Logic decoder on home DVD payers. I
have an LG DVD surround sound unit, and there are many available brands out
there, but you can also buy a seperate receiver and surround system with Pro
Logic decoder to play your DVD player through.
CD4 LPs are trickier, one reason I don't like them as much. CD4 LP to CD
wouldn't be able to be decoded in this way. If the signal is intact and you have
a demodulator, assuming the stylus used was a Microline or Shibata, it would
still demodulate thru a Quad system with the four discrete signals. Those are
prefered to be tranferred from the original Quad to DTS by someone like myself
who has the equipment, but can be enjoyed by anyone who has a DTS DVD player,
which in this day and age is easier obviously to come by. It is well worth it to
have someone convert them for you in the long run, unless like me, you enjoy
doing the conversion work and have all the equipment and time.
Remember to keep in mind that the LP formats are generally not
compatible, and most decoders and demodulators are not equal, let alone on the
same unit. meaning, if you have a Sony SQ receiver, it will not decode or
demodulate CD4 LPS. Looking for one with all the major formats in one receiver
is possible, but expensive (for good ones, like Sansui). Through trial and
error, I have found what works for me, as far as Quad equipment goes.
www.quadraphonicquad.com is a good forum to check out. Also try
www.ebay.com when you are ready to dive in to Quad gear, records, tapes, etc.
There is a high demand, but when you find that gem, there is a high reward.


John Dunkerley

Saratoga, Wyoming

Dave Nightingale <dnght734@...> wrote:
sappreciate your help.

Dan, is Tab Peterson the Tab you refer to ? He is one of the sources I located
who can record quad albums onto CD. It's good to hear some feedback on him, if
indeed, it is him who you refer to. Also Dan, thanks for recommending I try SACD
& DVD-A. I already have several of each, but it was good of you to mention.

I do have a question regarding The Moody Blues SACDs. I wonder if anybody has In
Search of the Lost Chord. I bought it when it came out, but I didn't listen to
it until recently. It is supposed to be surround sound, but I have tried it on
both my players that play SACDs and the disc plays, but I can't get the suround
sound. Has anybody else experienced this problem with thier copy?

THANKS,
Dave

Dan Olson <dano@...> wrote:
Hi, and welcome.

> Hello guys, I'm new here, and I'm also a relative newbie to Quad in
> general. I'm in the research stage of getting a quad system and albums,
> and I have a couple questions. I see there are several different kinds
> of Quad albums available (SQ, QS, CD-4) Can I play any & all Quad
> albums on any and all quad systems? Or do I need to get a different
> sytem for each kind of LP?

I don't know if I'd use the word "system" because you can get integrated
or as seperate components. Each record format needs a matching decoder
(or "demodulator" in the case of CD-4). Some recievers have decoders for
one or more format built in, otherwise you can add as many as you like
externally. Note also that ProLogic II does a very good job SQ and works
good for QS as well (someone correct me if I have that backwards).

> I have also come across a couple people who say they can transfer Quad
> albums over to CD, and those CDs will provide the Quad sound when
> played through a newer system using DTS surround sound. Does anybody
> know anything about that?

I have a number of those discs done by Tab, and am very happy with them.
The advantage of this is that someone else buys the albums and the
playback equipment, which is usually the best available, so the CD
transfer usually turns out better than the origional on the average quad
collector's equipment.

These might be considered by you to be simple
> questions (and, hopefully they are) but as I said, I'm just getting
> started so any help will be greatly appreciated.

No problem, hope this helps. You might look into DVD-Audio and SACD
(while they're still being sold) too if you haven't already.

Dan

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