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In Reply to: RE: It's been on my mind as I get older... posted by kuma on October 21, 2016 at 21:28:44
I shudder to think what the Nagra ADC costs. (I said "high end," not HIGH end.)
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at 5 grand.
Less costlier than 6 which came with many features I did not need at twice as much cost. The other AD I am interested in is Mytek. I like the sound of their DAC. so I reckon their AD should not be too bad. Altho, the last one I saw only did 24/96 tho. I am also fond of MSB but their DAC/ADC are in the range of 30K each. :/ way beyond my means.
My tip: Metrum Pavane with Sonore microRendu sounds better than MSB Analog DAC (and the Bricasti for that matter). Even with DSD material converted.
The thing about A-Ding a vinyl collection is not many want to do it twice. I sure as ---- don't. So that's that.
But the right choice of AD is critical. I am certainly it will a lot of trial an error to get a desired results. Going back and forth with actual LP playing. So the playback chain is also important, too to hear the result of recording itself.
Sounds like you've found your favourite DAC/AD.
Archiving a record is a huge undertaking all around. But once I find the right formula and process, shouldn't be too bad.
My technique was to carefully set input level ideally (to just avoid clipping) and I do NO processing to the files. (I want it to sound like playing a record - why would I process it?) Results indeed are incredibly good. There are probably better A-D converters, but the Korg at DSD128 is at least very good.
I've got an editing software but the learning curve of learning how to use it effectively is too steep.
I plan to record it with a linestage in a signal chain.
I also will compare the recording with 24/96 vs. DSD to see if the gain in a file size justifies or not.
Which Korg are you using?
I buy mostly used LPs. I process my recordings with RX. It does not diminish the result. I use a very mild declick and high pass filter at 20 hz. Why listen to noise if you don't need to?
I feel the digital versions I make equal or exceed in the case of reduced noise, the originals.
I've digitized all of my vinyl using a Tascam DA-3000. Initially, it was to make copies for the car. Now I have a music server and enjoy the convenience, however sometimes I play LPs I've previously recorded. I have multiple DACs. My favorite, an Audio Note 2.1 Signature, resides in my main system. An exaSound E12 is in my headphone system. I also use an old Tascam to stream Tidal.
Have you tried using your DA-3000 as a DAC? It can be configured from the menu to act as a DAC although it doesn't have a USB DAC input. However, I think it is one of the best sounding DACs I've ever heard and I used to have a $3200 April Music Eximus DP1 . My TASCAM DA-3000 sounds just as good to me. I use an April Music Stello U3 USB-to-S/PDIF link to connect my computer's USB output to the DA-3000. I'd be curious to know how your TASCAM DA-3000's DAC compares to some of your other DACs.
Thanks,
John Elison
I've used the DA-3000 for playback but I haven't tried to compare it to the others. For me it's difficult unless it's comparing short segments within seconds of hearing that which I'm comparing to. My favorite is the Audio Note. They all sound good.
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