I just purchased a R90 for almost $300. That kind of makes me mad,
considering it will be old technology in a few months. That said, I don't
think all these different bit rates of playback will be useful. I wouldn't
want to lower sound quality, especially if I had a choice not to. I would
always want to make the highest quality recordings, and can't think of a
situation in which I would want to decreased quality, especially when
dubbing CD's. I think I'll stick to my MDS-JE630 with Type-R and my R90. ]
It seems that sound quality is getting worse as technology continues (Mp3,
and now LP modes), and that's definitely a step back. Not a good thing. So,
I guess I shouldn't be mad that my equipment will be outdated soon. I'm fine
with what I have, and that's all that matters :). Kudos,
Nathan White
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
Richard Lang
Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2000 5:42 PM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject: RE: MD: ATRAC3 -- Friend or Foe of MD?
Nup. I hadn't. Answers my questions completely and then some! thanks
Rick!
A couple of observations though - first we're going to have to be careful
discussing ATRAC versions once this takes hold since "ATRAC 3" could be
interpreted as "ATRAC 3 (LP) version 1" or "ATRAC (1) (SP) version 3" (i.e.
older players and recorders). And really I suppose there's "ATRAC 3 LP 2
version..." vs "ATRAC 3 LP *4* version ...". that'll double the average
size of emails around here :-)
Secondly and more importantly, sound quality is going to become more and
more relative. It's already happening with CD vs. MP3 (different bitrates)
vs. MD (different versions, although modest distinctions between most
versions) I guess. But it seems to me currently the standard for sound
quality is still the CD. With ATRAC 3 LP 2 being described as "MD like" the
relevance of the CD standard is slipping. I suppose most people couldn't
tell the difference and most of those that do don't care if it's more
convenient anyway...
One thing's for sure - I was on the verge of saving up for a new MD
recording portable (currently only have a playback portable), either R90 or
sharp 831 - no way I'm buying them when I can wait 6-9 months and get a
portable with LP mode. That said, I just fitted an expensive Sony MD
headunit to my car which will be incompatible with LP discs. Ouch! I guess
we're all feeling this.
richard
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From: Eric Woudenberg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
....
Have you seen the MDLP mode FAQ?
http://www.minidisc.org/mdlpfaq.html
Rick
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