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I finally got off the fence and purchased a Tascam DA-3000 to record vinyl to DSD128. For a time I was tortured by the widely varying price points to enter this fray(Playback Designs Pinot vs. Merging Technologies Hapi vs. Lynx Hilo). Results with the Tascam put all that to rest. Its DAC section is only average, but the balanced ADC section sounds superb. Tascam's free editing software makes it easy to separate tracks within a long DSD file and to manually enter album metadata. It's a time-consuming process, but a great path for anyone thinking about reducing their vinyl footprint for the long term.
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I bought mine based on John Elison's experience, as well. I only use it to record from vinyl at 192K/24bit PCM. I got my unit for under $900 from Amazon.My only problem with the product seems to be an intermittent lockup that occurs while I'm recording that requires I disconnect power to the unit to reset the lockup. This happens infrequently enough that it isn't too bad of an issue.
The recordings come out extremely well.
Edits: 04/28/17
Have you tried a firmware update from Tascam's website?
Thanks for the suggestion. I was at version 1.1 I just updated to the 2.0 version. Hopefully, this will fix the problem.
How often do you check for updates?
Thanks,
I purchased it just recently and haven't upgraded from R1.1 that it came with. Nor have I tried samples other than DSD128. The release notes indicate that R2.0 fixes stability problems. Maybe you are in luck.
Thanks
I hope the firmware update fixes the problem -- another thought I have is to try a different and possibly faster compact flash or SD card. I have not experienced lockups -- having to start over again recording an LP side would be a big bummer.
I am using a Samsung Pro+ 32GB sd card -- it is Class 10 SDHC type. If the SD or compact flash drive is too slow for the amount of data, I could see that freezing up the unit. Hopefully it is not a fault in the hardware of your unit.
I have the SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB - 160MB/s.
I've never experienced a lock-up and I use SanDisk 32GB Ultra Plus 48MB/s SD card.
I have the Tascam DA-3000 also and have benefited from John's advice over the years too.
The Tascam DA-3000 is an excellent stand alone AD/DA converter/recorder - especially for those who do not want to capture onto a computer and for under #1,000 offers good value.
I did not see a link to your system and am curious what DAC(s) you have that you prefer to the Tascam DA-3000? I know that is not a vinyl question but I am curious and I am sure some others might be also.
thanks, Stephanie
My mild critique of the DA-3000's DAC is based on comparing DSD128 playback from an SD card inside the unit, to the file transfered to Roon server with DSP engine on a QNAP i5 TVS-882 NAS> Sonore microRendu ethernet/USB renderer powered by Paul Hynes SR7> Esoteric K-01X DAC synchronized to an SRS 10mHz Rubidium clock. Considering the disparity in prices, I'd be pulling my hair out if the DA-3000 DAC won out.So far the vinyl rips come from an AT ART7> Pass XP-25> DA-3000. The good news is that there is very little difference in SQ between the all analog path and the digital rip.
I may do some light power supply mods to try to improve the DA-3000, and perhaps more if I can get schematics from Tascam. They have been unresponsive so far.
Edits: 04/27/17 04/27/17
I have not heard an Esoteric DAC -- thank you for sharing the specs on your digital front end over here in the vinyl asylum!
I don't have a clue on how much you spent on your "better sounding" DAC, but I'm very impressed with the sound of the DA-3000. I don't think you can beat it for twice its price. Of course, that's just a guess. I played a $3200 April Music Eximus DP1 DAC for a couple of years and to me the TASCAM DA-3000 sounds just as good. I think my TASCAM DA-3000 has a better sounding DAC than my Oppo BDP-105D, but I still like the sound of my Oppo very much.
Anyway, I'm glad you're happy with your TASCAM DA-3000. It's well worth its $1000 price tag.
Best regards,
John Elison
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