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Advice on CD recorder/player
Hi,
I'm in the process of upgrading my audio system from casual-listening components to entry-level audiophile components. Right now, I am planning to get a CD-recorder to digitize my analog recordings (about 700 albums - LPs and cassette). I would also prefer if I could use the CD-recorder as my main CD-player. My budget is around $500-600. After some searching on the Internet, I have narrowed my choices down to three. I am looking for some input or suggestions about these choices. 1) Denon CDR W1500: Not a pro-model (needs music CD-R). Good reviews on the Internet saying that it's a good player too. 2) Tascam CDRW 900SL or Tascam CDRW750: Pro-model. Works with all blank CD-R media. 3) Marantz CDR 632: Pro-model. Works with all blank CD-R media. For 2 and 3, I am not sure about playback quality because there aren't that many Internet reviews for them. Is their playback quality comparable to the Denon, or for that matter, to an entry-level ($300- ish) NAD or Cambridge Audio CD player? Also, how do 2 and 3 compare with each other? Finally, a slightly OT question: Is it possible to burn CD-R discs on a DVD recorder? (for example, Philips DVDR 3576 specs say that it can burn only DVD media, no CD-R media) Some more info: I don't need pro-features on the CD-recorder - just track splitting and basic track editing should be fine. I'd prefer if I could use general purpose (not music-only) CD-R-s. I don't need mp3, HDCD or DVD playback or models with a HDD.I am not interested in computer audio at this point and I've used several digital audio processing software and hardware over the last 8 years. Current system: Tape deck: Nakamichi 600, Pioneer CT W616 Turntable: Goldring GR 1.2 Pre-amp: Rotel RB 980BX Monitors: Mackie HR 824 CD player: looking to upgrade from Pioneer DV 525. -P |
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... I'm in the process of upgrading my audio system from casual-listening components to entry-level audiophile components. Right now, I am planning to get a CD-recorder to digitize my analog recordings (about 700 albums - LPs and cassette). I would also prefer if I could use the CD-recorder as my main CD-player. My budget is around $500-600. After some searching on the Internet, I have narrowed my choices down to three. I am looking for some input or suggestions about these choices. 1) Denon CDR W1500: Not a pro-model (needs music CD-R). Good reviews on the Internet saying that it's a good player too. Non-pro CD burners are a hassle because they need special media. A pro model will burn the same media as a PC. 2) Tascam CDRW 900SL or Tascam CDRW750: Pro-model. Works with all blank CD-R media. I've got a lot of experience and respect for Tascan CD burners. Is their playback quality comparable to the Denon, Yes, if not better. Also they have digital outputs, so you can use them with external DACs and receivers with digital inputs. Finally, a slightly OT question: Is it possible to burn CD-R discs on a DVD recorder? AFAIK, no. (for example, Philips DVDR 3576 specs say that it can burn only DVD media, no CD-R media) Sounds right. If you want to burn both kinds of media, you want a PC. I'm sure that lots of people are wondering why you don't want the ultimate in CD burners - a PC. A PC with a good audio interface is more than the equal of a stand-alone CD burner. They are totally superior when it comes to editing. |
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On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 04:55:05 -0700, Arny Krueger wrote
(in article ): wrote in message ... I'm in the process of upgrading my audio system from casual-listening components to entry-level audiophile components. Right now, I am planning to get a CD-recorder to digitize my analog recordings (about 700 albums - LPs and cassette). I would also prefer if I could use the CD-recorder as my main CD-player. My budget is around $500-600. After some searching on the Internet, I have narrowed my choices down to three. I am looking for some input or suggestions about these choices. 1) Denon CDR W1500: Not a pro-model (needs music CD-R). Good reviews on the Internet saying that it's a good player too. Non-pro CD burners are a hassle because they need special media. A pro model will burn the same media as a PC. 2) Tascam CDRW 900SL or Tascam CDRW750: Pro-model. Works with all blank CD-R media. I've got a lot of experience and respect for Tascan CD burners. Is their playback quality comparable to the Denon, Yes, if not better. Also they have digital outputs, so you can use them with external DACs and receivers with digital inputs. Finally, a slightly OT question: Is it possible to burn CD-R discs on a DVD recorder? AFAIK, no. (for example, Philips DVDR 3576 specs say that it can burn only DVD media, no CD-R media) Sounds right. If you want to burn both kinds of media, you want a PC. I'm sure that lots of people are wondering why you don't want the ultimate in CD burners - a PC. A PC with a good audio interface is more than the equal of a stand-alone CD burner. They are totally superior when it comes to editing. I have both a PC (a Mac Pro, actually) and a stand-alone CD burner (the aforementioned TASCAM CDRW-700). I went this route for convenience sake. Sure the PC can do the job, but its in my office and my stereo system is in another room. It is simply NOT convenient to get the two together. Plus the stand-alone burner can make CDs from LP, DAT tape, reel-to-reel or radio without physically having to move or re-patch anything. Plus, when copying from LP or DAT or R-to-R tape, the PC becomes a two-step recording process. First I have to capture the source in real time and then transfer it to CD. The fact that the CD can be written at many times real-time speed, doesn't matter when the source has to be captured in real-time, so the PC is of little advantage here. I do, of course, use the PC for CD-to-CD copies and to make CDs of sound files that I have recorded myself or downloaded. Otherwise the stand-alone CD burner is the better option. |
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"Sonnova" wrote in message
... On Sun, 8 Mar 2009 04:55:05 -0700, Arny Krueger wrote (in article ): If you want to burn both kinds of media, you want a PC. I'm sure that lots of people are wondering why you don't want the ultimate in CD burners - a PC. A PC with a good audio interface is more than the equal of a stand-alone CD burner. They are totally superior when it comes to editing. I have both a PC (a Mac Pro, actually) and a stand-alone CD burner (the aforementioned TASCAM CDRW-700). I have 3 PCs with DVD burners, and two laptops with DVD burners. I went this route for convenience sake. Sure the PC can do the job, but its in my office and my stereo system is in another room. Laptops of course can be anywhere. It is simply NOT convenient to get the two together. Laptops of course can be anywhere. Some of the PCs are sited along with various analog players for the purpose of transcription. Plus the stand-alone burner can make CDs from LP, DAT tape, reel-to-reel or radio without physically having to move or re-patch anything. Somehow I'm not worried about repatching a cable or two, at the most. Plus, when copying from LP or DAT or R-to-R tape, the PC becomes a two-step recording process. ????????????? First I have to capture the source in real time and then transfer it to CD. That would be a limitation that exists only in your mind. The fact that the CD can be written at many times real-time speed, doesn't matter when the source has to be captured in real-time, so the PC is of little advantage here. I do, of course, use the PC for CD-to-CD copies and to make CDs of sound files that I have recorded myself or downloaded. Otherwise the stand-alone CD burner is the better option. That would be due to artificial limiations that are easily and economically lifted. |
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I want to transfer from LP source on my VPI turntable to CD, thence
to my iMac. How do I transfer from the turntable to a CD using the Tascam recorder/player? I'm using a Creek integrated amp. Thanks for help. Max. |
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... I want to transfer from LP source on my VPI turntable to CD, thence to my iMac. How do I transfer from the turntable to a CD using the Tascam recorder/player? I'm using a Creek integrated amp. Connect your CD recorder player's line inputs to the main outputs of the same preamp that you are accustomed to using with your VPI turntable. Set levels and record! |
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