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OFF : Holographic is disabled (this allows the ‘direct’ sound to be enjoyed).
30˚ Loudspeaker Angle: This matrix simulates a narrow loudspeaker placement (e.g. loudspeakers either side of a large
computer monitor or in a car) and can also be used for recordings that have been articially enhanced for spaciousness or
early ‘Ping-Pong’ type stereo recordings.
60˚ Loudspeaker Angle: This matrix simulates traditional ‘textbook’ loudspeaker placement in an equilateral triangle.
90˚ Loudspeaker Angle: This matrix simulates a wide loudspeaker placement favoured by some audiophiles. It may also
be used to enhance recordings that lack spaciousness (some minimalist ‘single point’ recordings fall into this group).
Holographic for Headphones® / Holographic for Loudspeakers® Systems
There are two separate Analogue Signal Processing (ASP) matrix circuits that switch automatically between headphone and
loudspeaker use.
Note: When using the headphone outputs, the Holographic matrix for headphones is engaged. When using the line outputs (RCA/XLR), the
Holographic matrix for loudspeakers is engaged.
For Headphones: (Headphone Outputs)
Holographic for Headphones® is an analogue matrix to ‘undo’ the negative sonic impact of headphone listening with
recordings that were originally made for loudspeakers (as is the case for >95% of recordings). When listening with headphones
this ‘In Head Localisation’ (sound is ‘located’ in the centre of one’s head) can often lead to listening fatigue and possibly even a
little nausea.
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4.4mm (Balanced, TRRS standard)
4.4mm TRRS Balanced headphones.
Tip: If possible, always use balanced headphones to take full advantage of the true balanced nature of the Pro iCAN Signature circuitry.
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