J.Rowland Is it possible to shut off the display

I defer to Drubin's response, as I have not used a Concerto. But I find it to be ironic that my JRDG Concentra allows the user to set the display so that it shuts off automatically a few seconds after a change is made. I like that system very much, and find it odd that they wouldn't have carried it through to the Concerto.

Tony C.

Ironically, I deactivated the balance control of my Concentra. I have no use for it, and, as it's only on the remote, I simply removed the two buttons and taped over the holes. That way, I can't accidently hit a button while attempting to change volume, etc., which neccesitates a re-setting of the amp in order to get back to the default balance (or you can do it by ear!).

As to the display shut-off on the Concentra, I was lucky enough to have bought it already configured that way. According to the manual, "your dealer can internally configure the display to turn off after five seconds from initiating any front panel [or remote] command." I'm sure it's fairly easy to do, but you will have to lug it to a dealer! On the other hand, if your handy, you might try calling the JRDG, and they may be able to talk you through it.

As an aside, I LOVE this amp.

Tony

again, I haven't used the Concerto, but the Concentra is designed to be left on all of the time, and I would guess that it is the same for yours.

Tony

Really? How so? To compensate for bad recordings, or limitations in your listening space? I use a balance control in my car, in order to compensate for the unfortunate listening position, but a home system? Please enlighten me.

Onhwy61: Perhaps you're right, but I must say that a.) the vast majority of the CDs which I listen to sound quite well-balanced. b.) I don't really want to tinker with the balance function on a regular basis, even if the odd recording will benefit. c.) one of the very few criticisms of the Concentra that I have is the placement of the balance buttons. I prefer not to have to look at the remote (sometimes the light is dim, anyway), and have found that I would inadvertantly hit one of those buttons often enough that it was a pain (to have to reset, etc.).

Hdm: The Rowland remote, while simple, is THE most responsive I've ever used. When the volume button is depressed briefly, it is easy to fine tune the calibrations. When kept depressed, the 0–60 (decibel) time is the stereo equivalent of a Porsche Turbo!