Steve Corey wrote:
>
> In the majority of cases, I cannot tell the difference between CD and
> the ATRAC on my MZ-R90. However, I did a recording with it of some
> acoustic guitar, where I didn't set the levels properly, and I can hear
> a difference between the ATRAC and the DAT version. (I used the R90 as
> a backup recorder, DAT optical out to R90 optical in.)
I think that is because the levels weren't set correctly. If you are
going to compare them, they need to be set properly to begin with.
>
> I totally agree that MD has its uses. That's why I own one. The only
> reason for my first post on this subject was the statement that MD is
> High Quality recording. I just don't think so. And I do record
> concerts, and music for listening to on the train, and jams, and
> sketches, and I want an LP4 deck so I can cram tons of music on it and
> on and on...
>
> Agree with you again. I only object when someone says that MD is high
> quality recording, when it is middle quality recording.
I think this is a matter of perspective.
Compared to a cassette tape recorder that most people use, it is high
quality, compared to CD it is close to the same, compared to DAT, it may
be middle quality in your mind, but I think the quality is still pretty
high.
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