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i have a denon dmd-1000 it's well under $700 and has both digital input's
and outputs, personally i like the sound it it much better than the sony
decks, but that's just my opinion. good luck
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From: "JX" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "MiniDisc List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 1:49 AM
Subject: MD: MiniDisc digital *out* for less than $700? Recommendations?
>
> O Wise MiniDisc Gods,
>
> I record on the portable Sony MiniDisc MZ-R90. I want the sound data
> uncompressed on my computer so I can start editing and reusing my
MiniDiscs.
> My Mac can accept coax SPIDF and optical SPIDF (and also USB, SCSI, and
> Firewire, and the Virtual PC software to emulate Windows). I want to get
> digital recordings from it without going to analog. Yes, I understand I am
> getting the uncompressed data, not the ATRAC compressed data.
>
> My portable MiniDisc is a great small size, but doesn't have digital
*out*.
> So, I'm considering getting another MD player (it doesn't have to be able
to
> record, just spit out digital.) for this purpose.
>
> What good options are there for under $700 currently available?
>
> I know these options are currently purchasable from real stores:
> Sony MDS-E12 approx $650 at B&H -- rackmount
> Sony MDS-PC3 approx $600 -- tabletop deck with Windows connection
software
> (anyone tried this ?? I haven't seen it myself, but SonyStyle sells
it)
> Pioneer MJD508 $279
> Kenwood MD-203 $249.95 from SmartShop.com
>
> There are lots of other sexy solutions, including the HHB MDP-500 and
> Marantz PMD-650, but they are much pricier. And there are old models that
> are listed as in this price range but I cannot find for sale. :-(
>
> 1) Can you recommend any option listed above based on your experience?
>
> 2) Are there are OTHER OPTIONS I should consider for less than $800 and
are
> actually purchasable in the United States at the current time? Any web
links
> to online purchase would be appreciated...
>
> 3) Are there good "mini" MiniDiscs in this price range with digital *out*?
>
> Thanks,
> -- j. christopher / JX
>
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