#38341 - 08/17/02 09:43 AM
Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/10/02
Posts: 156
Loc: Vista, CA USA
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Does anyone know anything about the Acurus/Mondial ACT pre/pro? I've stumbled upon it on the net and don't know anything about it. Your input would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
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#38342 - 08/17/02 04:06 PM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Desperado
Registered: 12/11/01
Posts: 1054
Loc: Santa Clara, CA
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Older DD/DTS/DPL pre/pro.
I think there is an upgrade you can get from Klipsch/Mondial to bring it up to DD EX/DTS-ES/DPL II.
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#38343 - 08/17/02 05:09 PM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/10/02
Posts: 156
Loc: Vista, CA USA
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Thanks Kevin,
It does appear to be upgradeable. Any idea of it's quality? There are some really good deals out there.
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#38344 - 08/17/02 06:34 PM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Desperado
Registered: 05/28/02
Posts: 605
Loc: LA's The Place
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In it's day when it was first introduced a few years ago, the ACT was a budget pre/pro, not a high-end pre/pro. It had lots of bang for the buck. There were some problems with it at first, I think but those problems were by in large fixed, over the years. That's my recollection.
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#38345 - 08/17/02 08:45 PM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Desperado
Registered: 05/28/02
Posts: 605
Loc: LA's The Place
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If you do get the ACT-3 make sure it's been fixed. Some of the earlier ACT-3's hissed and buzzed. Here are some of the reviews on the ACT-3 version 2, from audioreivew.com, dated 1998:
I recently purchased and returned the "fixed" ACT-3. The preamp hissed continuously. Other than the annoying hiss the ACT-3 is great. Though I could not live with the continous hiss.
Acurus has made a change to the ACT-3 to address the hum problem in the previous version. My ACT-3 came with the upgrade from the factory, my dealers demo was upgraded by the dealer with a board change. The previously noted hum problems are no longer! The audio quality from the new ACT-3 is fabulous, my casual listener wife has commented on the much improved sound quality over my old preamp. If you audition an ACT-3, make sure that it is a new version; if you have an old version, start beating up your dealer for the upgrade! From the previous reviews of this product, Acurus needs to do some serious butt-kissing to make this product succeed, eg: actively seek out current owners, upgrade at no cost.
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#38346 - 08/17/02 09:30 PM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/10/02
Posts: 156
Loc: Vista, CA USA
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Thanks for the info,
Between the two, the 950 would appear to be the winner. Any info on the Aragon SoundStage pre/pro?
The reason for all of the questions is that both items are currently available on Ubid.
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#38347 - 08/17/02 09:42 PM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Desperado
Registered: 05/28/02
Posts: 605
Loc: LA's The Place
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It was good in its day but has been around since I think, 1999. The newer DACs, etc. are generally better. Do you want DPL II?
[This message has been edited by Will (edited August 17, 2002).]
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#38348 - 08/17/02 09:55 PM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/10/02
Posts: 156
Loc: Vista, CA USA
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I'm not overly impressed with DPL. I anticipate an improvement with DPL II. I haven't heard it though. Without hearing it, I think that I want DPL II. I'm still on the list for the 950, but am open to other options. Rotel, Anthem, etc.
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#38349 - 08/18/02 12:11 AM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Gunslinger
Registered: 11/29/01
Posts: 24
Loc: Vancouver, Wa. USA
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If you don't mind I'd like to jump in here.
The ACT 3 was a very good piece, and it was, up until recently, a recommended component. They did come out with an upgrade for it to get it current with the latest processing. I think it will set you back about $900.00.
[This message has been edited by Maximum7 (edited August 18, 2002).]
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#38350 - 08/18/02 02:06 AM
Re: Acurus/Mondial ACT3 Pre/Pro
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Gunslinger
Registered: 05/10/02
Posts: 156
Loc: Vista, CA USA
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Thanks for all of the info everyone. I wish Outlaw would make this decision easier by just resuming shipping of the 950. I'd purchase one within five minutes of notification.
'till next time,
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