Four Channel Discrete Last modified: Friday, November 18, 2005
Four Channel Discrete uses two stereo or four identical amplifiers to produce sound. This system was used in the late 1950's to early 1960's and was quite expensive - and the sound reproduction was not suited to LP's and turntables of the day. Quadraphonic sound lost the battle during this time as another sound reproduction technology called quadraphonic sound became more popular.
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