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Tascam DA-3000

HI to everyone.
I have 1500 albums that I would like to transfer on to MD
Recorder but I was adviced by one of fellow Audiogoner that the best option would be Tascam DA-3000.
I searched a little bit and it sounds like a good idea but there is a problem. Every 2GB of data the files would be cut
so I would need the software to fix that. Maybe I didn't
understand what he was trying to explain since I never used
that kind of recorders.
I would appreciate opinions.
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jwm
918 posts
 
I did buy the Benchmark A/D converter and have the Tascam connected as a slave. Yes the sound is better to me using the Benchmark. I am using 24/176 as the benchmark does not do DSD.
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o_holter
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To my ears (using the Tascam only) 2xDSD (5.6MHz) recordings get me closest to the original vinyl. No doubt about it. So the best result could be to use a DSD-capable A/D converter, or have the A/D in the Tascam modified. It reminds me of the S/N mod to my Revox A77 that really lifted the quality, back in the 80ies.The Tascam is OK as it is, but when I am considering recording some hundred vinyl albums, I do want everything to optimal, since it is a lot of work, and should be (ahem) future-proof.
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downtownberlin
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The KORG’s MR-2000SBK SSD has a frequency response starting at 10hz vs 20hz from the Tascam. My idea was the Korg with a Mutec REF10 SE120 Reference Master Clock. Unfortunately it seems like they don’t sell the Korg in Europe. 

Is there even better DSD recording hardware available out there?
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