role of DA-3000 when using Grimm AD1
Hi Bruce
Thank you very much for your info re the quality of the DA-3000. When you say "I connected the Grimm using BNC cables via SDIF-3 and it's some of the best sound I've heard!", is the DA-3000 acting as the DAC , and therefore are you suggesting it's DAC section is THAT good? If so how would this combo compare with the Playback Designs MPS-5 in the chain as the DAC. In addition, if you were to use the DA-3000 as the recording device for the Grimm, is it equivalent to using the Sonoma card with the Grimm. Thanks again
Kind regards
So I've had this unit for about a week or so and think I've got a handle on it.
1. The sound is equal to or better than the Korg. It records to a SD or CF card. It has a USB connection on the front, so I think it can record to USB. I'll have to try it later.
Can record PCM from 44.1 to 192. Records DSD64fs and DSD128fs.
2. GUI - slow as molasses. This should be fixed in a firmware update. Think of the Korg with Audiogate software built-in and you get the Tascam. The menu is deep. I went into some modes and the screen just started showing garbage. Not good! It's going to take some time to explore all the menu options. As in AudioGate, you can do minor editing in DSD or PCM. Did I say the menu is slow?
3. Function - This has digital inputs for PCM or DSD. I connected the Grimm using BNC cables via SDIF-3 and it's some of the best sound I've heard! Cool thing is you have a Cascade mode where you can daisy-chain multiple units for tracking or MCH audio. The powercord they sent is beefier than the normal mass market junk you get. It has the same 1ru footprint as the Korg MR2000s. I feel the Korg is more intuitive where you can get up and started without reading the manual. This Tascam, you actually have to RTFM before you can do anything.
4. Overall, a great replacement for the DV-RA1000HD. If folks missed out getting the Korg for archiving your tape or vinyl, this is the one to get. The $999 price can't be beat anywhere. Two thumbs up!!
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Hi Bruce
Thank you very much for your info re the quality of the DA-3000. When you say "I connected the Grimm using BNC cables via SDIF-3 and it's some of the best sound I've heard!", is the DA-3000 acting as the DAC , and therefore are you suggesting it's DAC section is THAT good? If so how would this combo compare with the Playback Designs MPS-5 in the chain as the DAC. In addition, if you were to use the DA-3000 as the recording device for the Grimm, is it equivalent to using the Sonoma card with the Grimm. Thanks again
Kind regards