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In Reply to: Re: Toshiba 3990 ? (long) posted by Bare on November 25, 2006 at 09:19:12:
Bare,
The previous generation 3980 had its share of reliability issues but the a similar output stage to the 3950. The reports of malfunctioning units still exists but has gone way down. Seems the 3980 had some specific chip issues.The caps upgrade path is no longer needed. Stock, the 3990's better improved sound(vs stock 3950) is due in large part to a new direct coupled output stage obseleting the requirement of these mods.
The op-amp is not stellar, but Toshiba engineers get really decent sound out of a 50 cent LM4558. Go figure! Of course for those blessed with the requisite skills, op-amp rolling would be a natural path to take.
Got a friend whom you want to experience the "modded 3950" sound without opening up the unit and violating the warranty: Try the SD-3990...YMMV
P.S. The unit does not power down on its own for those who wanted to disable it on the 3950. Reason enough to purchase one?
PeAK %^Q
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