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Quality CD Recorder with Analog inputs,suggestion

I have an older Marantz CD Recorder which after making many copies is now on its last legs. I have been satisfied with the results and am now looking for a replacement machine.

I like recording live broadcasts of Artists on programs such as , Saturday Night Live, Leno, Letterman, other special broadcasts, etc.
Usually, I will copy these to DVD and then to CD.

I make CD compliations for the car and I also copy my LP's so I need a machine that can copy analog signal's to CD.

A dual well machine is not necessary.

Sound quality is important . I have seen reference to CDR recorders like Tascam RA DV 1000, Marantz CDR 631 and Denon 550 R.
Is there opinions of these units or any other suggestions?

Note: Home computer copying is not preferred due to placement of the equipment.
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jeffcott
143 posts
 
Ozzy:
According to Michael Fremer, the 'cats meow' is the Alesis MasterLink ML-9600. Judging from Fremer's remarks at
http://www.stereophile.com/digitalsourcereviews/605/
it does most everything that could be wanted, and would seem to thoroughly cover your list. Lately on the 'bay, these units are fetching $350 to $575.
bwos
13 posts
 
Try the Alesis Masterlink 9600. Totally versatile with a 40 gig hard drive and mastering capabilities. Sounds great as a playback unit also. Retails for $1600, but can be had all over the internet for $800. Best I've ever used.
clio09
3,360 posts
 
Agreed on the Alesis Masterlink. I had one that was modified by Paul Weitzel at TRL (he uses one for two-channel recordings and mixes) and I believe BPT also offers mods for the unit.
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ozzy OP
7,501 posts
 
Is the Alesis Masterlink just a hard drive recorder, or can it record directly to a disc?
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ozzy OP
7,501 posts
 
Thanks , some very good suggestions.
Qestion. Can the 96 Hz,24 bit CDR recording be played on a DVD Audio player or just the Alesis Masterlink?
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