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which recorder should i buy?

Iriver h-120
18 (40.9%)
JB3
9 (20.5%)
mt 24/96
10 (22.7%)
r-09
7 (15.9%)

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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #15 on: July 27, 2006, 12:42:46 PM »
Quote from: phan2001 on July 27, 2006, 12:25:18 PM
Quote from: windorabug on July 27, 2006, 12:19:20 PM
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being serious, the iRiver.

Seriously, how about a NSFW warning on that link? Not cool.

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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #16 on: July 27, 2006, 12:51:51 PM »
Quote from: halleyscomet8 on July 27, 2006, 12:25:47 PM
differences between the 120 and 320?

I don't believe the 320 has an optical input.
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #17 on: July 27, 2006, 12:54:53 PM »
Quote from: windorabug on July 27, 2006, 12:42:46 PM
Quote from: phan2001 on July 27, 2006, 12:25:18 PM
Quote from: windorabug on July 27, 2006, 12:19:20 PM
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being serious, the iRiver.

Seriously, how about a NSFW warning on that link? Not cool.

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tired argument, and has been had here a ton.  Proper etiquette is to post NSFW when posting questionable things...is that too much to ask?
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #18 on: July 27, 2006, 12:57:20 PM »
Quote from: bgalizio on July 27, 2006, 12:51:51 PM
Quote from: halleyscomet8 on July 27, 2006, 12:25:47 PM
differences between the 120 and 320?

I don't believe the 320 has an optical input.

or output.  Go with the Iriver H120 or H140. 
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #19 on: July 27, 2006, 01:14:26 PM »
Quote from: windorabug on July 27, 2006, 12:42:46 PM
Quote from: phan2001 on July 27, 2006, 12:25:18 PM
Quote from: windorabug on July 27, 2006, 12:19:20 PM
http://www.bukket.com


being serious, the iRiver.

Seriously, how about a NSFW warning on that link? Not cool.

Sorry man, but should you be on Taperssection during work?



I couldnt get through my day without it! As long as I stay away from the dope stuff and the porno Im all set. ;D
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Reading this made me want to get my i-river now. I forgot about the optical out! This thing sells its self.

Off to ebay.....

Edit to add that I couldnt find 1 working unit on ebay! There were a ton of them a while back, but now theyre all "sold as-is" starting at a penny.
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #20 on: July 27, 2006, 01:25:36 PM »
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #21 on: July 27, 2006, 02:01:07 PM »
Damn, I suck at ebay. Thanks for pointing out that there are a ton of these available!
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #22 on: July 27, 2006, 02:57:42 PM »
I already have a VR box from Mark for my JB3 I can still use it with an Iriver?? Will probably need a new power cable?
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #23 on: July 27, 2006, 03:40:29 PM »
I went from DAT to iRiver h140 and love it.  I've run it analog & digital in without any problems.   

The only drawback for the iRiver h140 is that there seems to be a quality control issue with the refurbished units on ebay.  The first two units that were sent to me had hardrive problems.  (I don't believe that this applies to the h120's, FWIW).
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #24 on: July 27, 2006, 04:53:51 PM »
Quote from: Life During Wartime aka Low Spark on July 27, 2006, 02:57:42 PM
I already have a VR box from Mark for my JB3 I can still use it with an Iriver?? Will probably need a new power cable?

the iriver batt lasts a LONG time from what I hear.... no need for external.
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #25 on: July 27, 2006, 05:35:53 PM »
yea it was pretty nice taping the unholy alliance tour 5+ hours straight, not having to worry about bat/tape changes.

pretty much it comes down to whether or not you need to have greater than 44.1 khz recording. 
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #26 on: July 28, 2006, 10:20:48 AM »
Quote from: bgalizio on July 27, 2006, 11:27:46 AM
It looks like you're in the 16bit realm, so I'd stay with a JB3 or iRiver H120. I used a JB3 and it was rock solid. I also use an iRiver, but I've never tried the digital input. Due to the small size, better metering, better battery life, generally lower price, and reports of fine optical in performance, I voted for the iRiver.

seems to me if one is purchasing new gear and the cost is negligable and within ones budget that it would only make sense to purchase the product that one could use in the future if one desires to upgrade other pieces of gear.  Just a thought.

Have fun making your purchase.  i am sure you will be happy with whatever you decide.
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #27 on: July 28, 2006, 10:46:38 AM »
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It looks like you're in the 16bit realm, so I'd stay with a JB3 or iRiver H120. I used a JB3 and it was rock solid. I also use an iRiver, but I've never tried the digital input. Due to the small size, better metering, better battery life, generally lower price, and reports of fine optical in performance, I voted for the iRiver.

seems to me if one is purchasing new gear and the cost is negligable and within ones budget that it would only make sense to purchase the product that one could use in the future if one desires to upgrade other pieces of gear.  Just a thought.

Have fun making your purchase.  i am sure you will be happy with whatever you decide.

I agree with you there, but I'd still suggest the iRiver or JB3 over a Microtrack. The R-09 doesn't have a digital input, so it doesn't function as a "bit bucket." While some users have been successful with a Microtrack, many others have had problems. The lack of a 2GB auto-split is an issue.

The original poster also stated he'd like to spend $250 max, doesn't need 24bit now, and is planning on an R-4 next year. I think the iRiver and JB3 are the only choices under that criteria.
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #28 on: July 28, 2006, 10:52:00 AM »
Quote from: bgalizio on July 28, 2006, 10:46:38 AM
Quote from: funkoff on July 28, 2006, 10:20:48 AM
Quote from: bgalizio on July 27, 2006, 11:27:46 AM
It looks like you're in the 16bit realm, so I'd stay with a JB3 or iRiver H120. I used a JB3 and it was rock solid. I also use an iRiver, but I've never tried the digital input. Due to the small size, better metering, better battery life, generally lower price, and reports of fine optical in performance, I voted for the iRiver.

seems to me if one is purchasing new gear and the cost is negligable and within ones budget that it would only make sense to purchase the product that one could use in the future if one desires to upgrade other pieces of gear.  Just a thought.

Have fun making your purchase.  i am sure you will be happy with whatever you decide.

I agree with you there, but I'd still suggest the iRiver or JB3 over a Microtrack. The R-09 doesn't have a digital input, so it doesn't function as a "bit bucket." While some users have been successful with a Microtrack, many others have had problems. The lack of a 2GB auto-split is an issue.

The original poster also stated he'd like to spend $250 max, doesn't need 24bit now, and is planning on an R-4 next year. I think the iRiver and JB3 are the only choices under that criteria.

good points.

I did not see the part about an r4 next year. :-X  I would go with the least expensive most reliable and would have to agree that is the JB3.
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Re: which bucket is for me???
« Reply #29 on: July 28, 2006, 11:57:36 AM »
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I would go with the least expensive most reliable and would have to agree that is the JB3.

na, the iRiver smokes the JB3.  faster uploads, better firmware(rockbox), smaller, and doesn't overheat.  brand new for $150 
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