As is the case for most manufacturers of quality audio/video equipment, the Outlaws maintain a policy of continuous improvement for all of our products. In particular, the Model 1070 and Model 970 have been able to take advantage of the RS-232 software upgrade feature to correct some minor issues and improve functionality. We are also currently working on the software validation process for an upgrade to the Model 990 and another for the 970 platform. We plan on making these upgrades available at some point during the spring season.
In response to John Johnson’s review of the Model 1070, there have been some questions concerning the nature of the change he referred to in relation to the higher power measurements in his revised review.
Part of the change in the power statement is due to alterations in John’s test procedures and the use of updated, calibrated equipment. This allowed the power measurement to be more accurately reported.
The rest of the change is the result of an optimization of the gain structure in the preamp section of the Model 1070. Part of the software update mentioned above addresses this change and is available to all owners at no charge by downloading the latest software. This two dB increase when combined with the new test procedure insures that the unit meets its claimed power ratings.
The “modified circuit” referred to in the review, is more correctly a description of the total package of the new software and a few minor component tweaks made as “running changes” that are an outgrowth of the continuous improvement process noted above. These component changes do not lend themselves to an upgrade and are only able to be made in new production. They do not address product defects and are not really audible but in conjunction with the software available to all, continue to subtly raise the bar for the Model 1070.
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