Topic: Marantz PMD-671 in the field part 4...

[Dutchman1101]

Well guys i think it's time for another thread. Chuck, can you lock part 3 homie

I use duracell and powerex.  Now I have 2 battery sleds, one is modified with longer springs for better contact with the AA's.   ALSO if your springs aren't coming into contact as well with the + ends, peel off some of the plastic around the + tip of the battery to expose more metal contact.  Compare a recharge vs alkaline, they cover up everything but the tip on the + ends. 

Thanks for the tips Sanjay! You purchased Chucks old unit I assume. I know he made a modified sled, but I'm not that crafty. I'm going to do some more tests. Doug told me to compare them to Alkalines too. My buddy Ehren has a 671 and uses a DVD battery. Maybe I'll try his sled and see if does the same thing.

Harrison

[sam]

Got my ACM a cople of weeks ago, and Doug said he was going to lower the price since he had cut some of his overhead, just checked the Oade sute and the ACM is 1249.00. Good news for those holding out.

[leehookem]

50 bucks cheaper, not bad.  that either gets you a CF card or some batteries.

[tfs8271]

Is the battery issue you guys are talking about the same as the putting the shims in the 660? I also occasionally adjust my contacts slightly.

[Dutchman1101]

Is the battery issue you guys are talking about the same as the putting the shims in the 660? I also occasionally adjust my contacts slightly.

Sounds the same to me. I tried notmal Alkalines last night and had no problems at all. I'll do another test to be sure but I did everything I did with the Powerex batts and had no problems. I took off the battery cover I pushed slightly on the battery sled and nothing happened. I think my problem is the 2700mah batts are bigger then the alkalines and thats what causing the problems. I ordred some 2000mah Powerex AA's to see if those will work. The 2500mah Powerex AA's are even a bit smaller then the 2700mah. I'll keep you guys updated.

[leehookem]

the 2500 Powerex work fine.

[Dutchman1101]

the 2500 Powerex work fine.

Yeah I think that small size difference might cause a problem with the 2700mah. I'll do a test tonight with my 2500mah Powerex batts.

[Dutchman1101]

just checkin' in.
glad to see some new members around these parts. +t to y'all.

Backatcha Tim!

This is for sure an awesome recorder. The A/D seems to be very good. I have only used it once but was quite impressed.

[sygdwm]

checking in to the new thread. welcome new members. t's all around as well.

[T.J.]

Money Order going out today to Nick's Picks for the 671. I'm hoping to run it behind the V3 for moe. 2/10. initally planned on going V3>coax>671, but i'm contemplating V3>line in>671. thoughts?

[jmerin]

just use it as a bit bucket, v3>671 coax

[sygdwm]

Money Order going out today to Nick's Picks for the 671. I'm hoping to run it behind the V3 for moe. 2/10. initally planned on going V3>coax>671, but i'm contemplating V3>line in>671. thoughts?

while i respectfully disagree with merin, i suggest you do both. one set each.

[T.J.]

initially i was thinking coax route, but it might be a god idea to do an A/B comparison. this is a little off topic but, isn't it important to run your levels a little more conservative when going 24 bit and then if necessary adjust the gain in post?

[sygdwm]

initially i was thinking coax route, but it might be a god idea to do an A/B comparison. this is a little off topic but, isn't it important to run your levels a little more conservative when going 24 bit and then if necessary adjust the gain in post?

yes. i like to peak b/w -6>-3, but the 671 clips rather gracefully.

[Dutchman1101]

initially i was thinking coax route, but it might be a god idea to do an A/B comparison. this is a little off topic but, isn't it important to run your levels a little more conservative when going 24 bit and then if necessary adjust the gain in post?

yes. i like to peak b/w -6>-3, but the 671 clips rather gracefully.

That's good to hear becuase I run my shit HOT

I did some tests last night with the 2500mah Powerex batts AA's and had no problems. I really think it's the size of the 2700mah that was causing the problems. Knock on wood but I think I may have solved this crap

Harrison

Edit: +T to everyone for suggestions and tips!

Edit #2: Those 2500mah batts lasted about 6.5 hours too