Topic: Sony D8 problem/questions (Langerado)

[Roose]

so I have a Sony D8 that I haven't even taken out of the closet since last year's Langerado because when I attempted to patch out Friday night, I was getting errors.  i tried patching into both a SD722 (steve bazley) and a D8 (i think, Sean Yockus) from both sources I got a No Input reading or whatever it says, this  is not the first time I've had this problem, apparently my D8 is very picky.

I took it out this week to test it, I tried patching out of my AudioPhile card and again No Input, then I patched into my R300 and it all worked perfectly. I have active and passive 7 pins and I get the same result with both.

I would like to tape some stuff this year but don't want the hassle and frustration that I had last year and then carry around the deck all day if it isn't being used.

I know you guys will get every set taped...

[sleepypedro]

if the deck is still working, you're more than welcome to take an analog out of my r4 anytime next weekend.

[Roose]

thanks, sleepy.  So if y'all see someone cursing their deck, it's probably me.

[dnsacks]

can your r300 "see" your audiophile's output? 

[easy jim]

Could it be a voltage issue w/ the s/pdif feed?  I've noticed this w/ my m1.  From some devices, it just will not accept the digital signal and I also get that "NO INPUT" message on the LED.  I remember reading at some point that the voltage of the s/pdif signal through Sony's 7pin connector/device input differs between the d7/d8 and the m1, and that it is lower than the 'standard' voltage of a s/pdif signal. 

Possibly, your d8 is not liking receiving a 'standard' s/pdif connect at higher voltage than it's design specs.?

Anyone who knows more about this able to chime in?

[Roose]

easyjim, I have heard that before, and it is probably the case.

dnssnacks, I have not tried the Audiophile > R300 because there are at different ends of my apartment.

I'll just bring a bunch of cables and figure something out, since they are not selling Direct to CD stuff this year, I am more inclined to tape.

is it even possible to fix the voltage problem?