OK, so here it is: the Audiocontrol LC8i. All it really is is a knob and an LED on the dash that plugs into a box. There are 2 sets of inputs, one RCA, the other "speaker level". When you push the knob it changes inputs. Simple, right?
Here is the weird part...that knob functions as a global volume control AND a Subwoofer Level Control.
When you are in "deck mode", using the 4 channel inputs, the knob is a typical SLC. Tap the knob to put it in "AUX Mode" and now that is the global volume for the system. Thus, the only poopie part is that you have to jump back to deck mode to change the sub level.
What you do get is electronics that are incredible, far better than most high-end home audio stuff. The output from that single RCA input is stunning, you get 3 sets of completely adjustable 9.5VRMS, 13V peak line level outputs. Your amp will not want to see anywhere near that much input, so the thing never gets into distortion, only has super clean output. Basically, "idling".
There is no deck on the market today that has as good a performance through its AUX stage, period. You would not be out of line plugging in a nice "full 24 bit" pro level deck if there were something like that on the market (hint hint). Even using a cheap amp, the difference in transient response ("Punch") and dynamics is astounding. Ask James Crivellone what he said when he first heard my old E30 with 3 $100 amps and a 6XS..."OK, tell me every bit about this stereo. This is the best sounding car stereo I have ever heard, I want this"
So, there are now a few other devices on the market that do the same thing. The JL Cleansweep, the Fosgate 360, the JBL thingie, all of them are fantastic. I personally prefer the Audiocontrol, but most likely from familiarity.
Luke
Here is the weird part...that knob functions as a global volume control AND a Subwoofer Level Control.
When you are in "deck mode", using the 4 channel inputs, the knob is a typical SLC. Tap the knob to put it in "AUX Mode" and now that is the global volume for the system. Thus, the only poopie part is that you have to jump back to deck mode to change the sub level.
What you do get is electronics that are incredible, far better than most high-end home audio stuff. The output from that single RCA input is stunning, you get 3 sets of completely adjustable 9.5VRMS, 13V peak line level outputs. Your amp will not want to see anywhere near that much input, so the thing never gets into distortion, only has super clean output. Basically, "idling".
There is no deck on the market today that has as good a performance through its AUX stage, period. You would not be out of line plugging in a nice "full 24 bit" pro level deck if there were something like that on the market (hint hint). Even using a cheap amp, the difference in transient response ("Punch") and dynamics is astounding. Ask James Crivellone what he said when he first heard my old E30 with 3 $100 amps and a 6XS..."OK, tell me every bit about this stereo. This is the best sounding car stereo I have ever heard, I want this"
So, there are now a few other devices on the market that do the same thing. The JL Cleansweep, the Fosgate 360, the JBL thingie, all of them are fantastic. I personally prefer the Audiocontrol, but most likely from familiarity.
Luke
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