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On or around 08:47 AM 10/7/00 -0700, Pratt Winkle said: > a. The 7.6 has a hum that comes from the unit (not >through the amp but actually inside the unit) > b. The 8000 is quiet. Some of the RDS units, regardless of nomenclature, do hum a bit in the rack. It's never been enough to make me sit up and take notice, particularly in a case. > a. The 7.6 sends a small but noticeable hiss to >the amp. > b. The 8000 is quiet. Probably an issue of input/output levels. > a. Some button presses on the 7.6 sends a small >pop or thud to the amp. > b. I don't think the 8000 does this. No problems there on the 7.6s I've used. > a. Footswitches that work on the 8000 don't work >the same on the 7.6; ie. One foot press on the 8000 >will make it hold, while a foot press on the 7.6 only >holds as long as you are pressing down. (I'm sure this >probably just deals with the polarity of the trigger >or something fancy that I don't understand, a >difference none the less) It's probably a difference in switching type, rather than a difference. With the wrong tools, you'll get undesirable results. > Finally: Are your units this different? I was really >hoping for the quality of the 8000. Do you think my >7.6 could be worn out yet still working, or did they >just perfect the idea on the 8000? The guy sold it to >me in "perfect working order" and right now I don't >agree. I suspect part of it may be a ground issue, from what you're describing in the popping on buttons and the hum of the transformer. == the Reverend Rob ICQ: 1280871 http://www.realm-of-shade.com .`. .`. .`. .`. http://www.qblh.com ================================================================= "I prefer not to kill people, but I'd like to destroy as much property as possible." - Grace Slick, from the Airplane FBI file ================================================================= http://www.reverendrob.com : feedback and echo MP3s