Topic: Edirol UA-5 Discontinued

[mmedley.]

I equate Edirol with Creative Labs...decent priced stuff that performs for what you need, but for the most part sucks (like OAR).

[Nick's Picks]

I'm not sure I'd call the R4 "crap-fi" at all. For less than 2 grand you get a 4 channel, 24/96 capable, all in one box.

but...its preamp is not all that.  I thought it was pretty good at first..but then I started running it at larger venues..and hearing that it actualy sucks.  makes me want to revise my reivew.
the product is cool..but its sound is far from high end

[tadjblack]

ahhh well, there is always the fa-101...which sounded better than the ua5 any way.
sure, its 2x the price...

oh well.
These non-moded Edirol products...all of them...are sort of "crap-fi" any way.  I've made some stunning recordings w/a stock ua5, but for the most part ...hey, it ain't no V2. 

Ever try you UA 5 as a DAC?  Its actualy pretty solid.  nice and open sounding...detailed.

Hmmm - is the tide turning on UA-5 fluffing?

hell no. Youll never see the tide turning. They are the BEST in the price range. Whether you are a beginner, oltimer, whatever. That goes for all oade products.  If oyu took a poll, youd see quickly that the tide hasnt and WONT turn. Maybe stock ones arent the best, but Doug worked miracles with em...The sheer numbers of people that have em here speak volumes...After all, the proof is in the pudding.

Nick was talking about the stock units...

"Sheer numbers" dont mean much...Do you think McDonalds makes a good hamburger...?

Mickeyd's burgers aren't the best but a 99 cent double cheeseburger is still a good value- just like those cheap ass ua5s

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but for the most part sucks (like OAR).