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Offline GDfan

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Newbie Q
« on: June 22, 2007, 09:35:48 PM »
Hey Now,
 I am new to this site and have a couple questions, I searched the forums but haven't found what I was looking for. Anyway, I recently (this week) upgraded to a Marantz pmd-660. I have an ART PhantomII, and an AD-20 Denecke from my previous rig. Is there any benefit to using the ART PhantomII over the Marantz pmd660 internal 48vphantom power? And what the hell do I do with the Denecke at this point? do they resell well (mint condition)?
Thanks for helpin =D
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Re: Newbie Q
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2007, 02:11:34 PM »
Well, first congratulations for finding your way to your new home.  The answer to your question is less than simple.  The PMD 660 has phantom power, so conceivably could be used as a one-box system, but there are issues with the quality of the preamps in the unit.  You may want to consider unloading the ART and the Denecke, and getting a decent preamp, which will greatly improve your overall sound.  Search the Yard Sale, as Deneckes regularly come and go for an idea of prices.  Then there is always fleabay.  +T for moving up in the world.
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Re: Newbie Q
« Reply #2 on: June 23, 2007, 03:24:00 PM »
Thanks for the response, I read the PMD-660 posts and understand that the preamp is not desirable, and I am intending to get either the busman or oade mod for it in the future(fall). So I take it I won't save anything using the ART instead of the marantz internal phantom(ie the batteries in the marantz are capable enough to power phantom for extended period of time(5-6hours)).

edit: I just read up on the marantz, and realized I would need a preamp that used the line in and not the xlr's.

thanks for the advice =D
« Last Edit: June 23, 2007, 05:30:58 PM by GDfan »
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