Recording option from the 3850?

[Harris4crna]

Anyone with experience utilizing the recording option from the C-3850? I am interested, if possible, to use this option to make digital copies of my vinyl collection. Yes, I know, why would I ever do such a thing. I guess because I can if I can utilize the recording loop.

I did read you can use the recording input and output with the DG-58. May be an option, but not sure if I would truly use or be interested using the DG-58.

I welcome any suggestions, thanks.

[Harris4crna]

Any experience with using the PS Audio NUwave Phono converter in the recording loop on the Accuphase?

[terrycym]

Yes you can.
Connect the rec out from the C-3850 to the line in on your recorder.
Which recorder do you have?
Your post isn't very clear

[Harris4crna]

I do not have a recorder. What would you suggest?

[terrycym]

That's a rather open ended question.
There's a pile here...
Solid State Sound, the Audio Recording Devices people.
How much do you want to spend....
Do you want a portable recorder or an install recorder....
What maximum resolution do you want....
Do you want DSD or will PCM be enough...
How many channels do you need....
What media do you need to record to...

Unless you know these answers nobody can make any sensible suggestions.

Then there's Nagra!!!!

[meltemi]

The ingredients for a high quality analog (black disk) to digital transfer are:

1) Excellent turntable, tonearm, tonearm cable and cartridge (preferably MC)
2) Excellent phono pre
3) Excellent connection cable (balanced) between phono pre and ADC
3) Excellent ADC

There is a variety of setups to acheive your goal:

1) Phono pre (balanced/unbalanced) to C-3850 recording I/Os (here only RCA possible, you use the recorder's analog inputs, level setting and ADC, the digital outputs depend on the recorder)
2) Phono pre (balanced/unbalanced) to DG-58 analog inputs (you use the ADC of the DG-58, you have to switch off voicing and EQ , the digital output is SPDIF 176,4kHz or optical 88,2kHz max.)
3) Phono pre (balanced/unbalanced) to recorder (you use the recorder's analog inputs, level setting and ADC, the digital outputs depend on the recorder)

Suggested recorders: Tascam (if Line inputs available). The Nagra VII (stereo) would be the ultimate.
But notice, some pro recorders only have balanced analog inputs.
Also notice, that some pro recorders only have digital AES outputs. This may present a problem (eccept if you own a DC-901).

I did use my Nagra VI (multichannel) to decide upon differences of tonearm cables (!). Yes Nagra's analog input circuits and ADC's (up to 192kHz) are that good.

Martin
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SME 20/3, SME V, AQ WEL Signature tonearm cable, AC-5, C-37, AQ WEL Signature XLR, Nagra VI

[Harris4crna]

Meltemi,

Thank you for to taking the time to answer the question. Highly informative and provides guidance. I will do some research and see where I want to go with it.

Thank you

[Harris4crna]

Terry, I'm new to recording. I guess I am not specific since I really do not know the capabilities on the market. I'm spending time to educate myself. I ask myself, do I want to jump into portable recording in the future and open myself to another aspect of audiophile hobby? I went to school straight out of high school for video production. This was many years ago and did nothing with it. Technology has changed since the the early 90's. I have always regretted never getting back into it. Perhaps getting versed into audio recording would finally put aside the longing desire and regret. On the other hand, to keep it simple, I just want to utilize the recording capability of my current equipment and simply record from vinyl into a digital format (Pcm/DSD) and save it to my Melco for playback through the Dc-37. Hmmm.

[terrycym]

Alternatively, you could get an analogue input card / module for your PC / laptop and run Audacity?
Google USB audio interface
RME & Apogee are good brands

[Harris4crna]

Originally Posted by terrycym

Alternatively, you could get an analogue input card / module for your PC / laptop and run Audacity? Google USB audio interface RME & Apogee are good brands

Thank you