BTW- I've shipped my DR-100mkii back to JR.com for a refund.
In the mean time, I ordered from GuitarCenter.com, drop ship to store.... I found a 12% coupon online, but with tax it ended up being about $330.
A banner ad on TS before I posted this shows
Sweetwater having them for $299, free shipping, and no tax for me, but NOT IN STOCK YET.... I LOVE Sweetwater's service too.....
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DR100mkII?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=none&gclid=CLG69Nfx0q0CFTEBQAodFgq8mAOn another note, while I wait for my DR-100, I'm having second thoughts, wondering if I should have bought a DR-40.
For me, the reason I went for the DR-100 was the SPDIF in, to run it as a back up device off my V3, along with my DR-680.
But, I'm starting to wonder if having a DR-40 would be a more versatile piece, and still serve as an even more full proof backup to hang off the V3.
Here's my logic, advantage / thought process:
DR-100mkii: SPIDIF in, potentially better pre's and capsules than DR-40, but only 2 channel.
DR-40: no SPIDIF in, BUT, could be a backup deck off my analog outs of my V3, and more fool proof if my V3 digi out section went out. Obviously that is probably pretty unlikely, and the V3 conversion should be superior.
DR-40 also offers an advantage for occasional use as a light weight live recording rig for my bands, where I could grab ambient with the built in mics and board feed, all in one tiny package compared to the V3-DR680 rig....
Thoughts?
TiIA,
Manley