Topic: Marantz PMD-671 vs. Tascam HD-P2

[Kyle]

He was really specific; he asked me exactly what I would be doing with the unit - and he said for line-in get the P2. His did say that the digital stage in the P2 is superior to the 671 (line-in). Mic-in go with the 671 (modded). I know he has stated otherwise. Who the hell really knows until we line 'em up for some comps? I'll be ready soon - let's do it 671 owners!

He has said that the P2 is less noisy than the stock 671 line in.  I've never heard him or seen him say that the ADC of the P2 is "superior".  Basically you're saying that Doug isn't consistent, afterall you "know he has stated otherwise".  If that's the case, it's news to me, I always thought Doug was pretty consistent.

That is what he said on the phone about the adc of the P2 to me. What the heck do I know. All I know is what he said to me, which is that the adc of the P2 is superior to the 671 going line in. That's what he said. Call him up for clarification....

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

He was really specific; he asked me exactly what I would be doing with the unit - and he said for line-in get the P2. His did say that the digital stage in the P2 is superior to the 671 (line-in). Mic-in go with the 671 (modded). I know he has stated otherwise. Who the hell really knows until we line 'em up for some comps? I'll be ready soon - let's do it 671 owners!

He has said that the P2 is less noisy than the stock 671 line in.  I've never heard him or seen him say that the ADC of the P2 is "superior".  Basically you're saying that Doug isn't consistent, afterall you "know he has stated otherwise".  If that's the case, it's news to me, I always thought Doug was pretty consistent.

That is what he said on the phone about the adc of the P2 to me. What the heck do I know. All I know is what he said to me, which is that the adc of the P2 is superior to the 671 going line in. That's what he said. Call him up for clarification....

Doug's comments (and I ask if he wouldn't mind me posting them for clarification) were that the HD-P2's A/D had a little more brightness and not as robust on the bottom end, suited very well for voice and sound effect recording.  The 671's A/D a bit less colored and perhaps a touch bit more musical than the P2.  The stock P2 having a cleaner line input, less self noise with a stock P2 than the stock 671.  The ACM mod does improve upon the self noise of the 671, most of the mods are aimed at improvements to the pre portion, but they do help the self noise and speed of the unit.

[Kyle]

aha! clarification. thank you


edit: my P2 should be here in a day or two - I am going to do all sorts of tests usings different mics, pre's, adc's - line-in, digi-in, mic-in..
       probably be just in front of the home stereo at first but will post samples or a torrent if anyone is interested

[tscales]

I'm very interested. 

[sygdwm]

is the line out a true analog out on the 671?  i.e does it have true analog pass through? 
can i bypass the a/d of the box and run an external one behind it via the line outs?  671>2k or 671>mytek? 

i have never tried and dont have the capabilities. wish i could help.

[sygdwm]

ask doug?

[jmerin]

can the marantz use a 8 gb cf card yet, because i know that they had problems in the past.  fi they can't then you will be limited when recording 24/96

[Chuck]

can the marantz use a 8 gb cf card yet, because i know that they had problems in the past.  fi they can't then you will be limited when recording 24/96

I haven't seen anyone post that they have used an 8 gig card successfully yet.

[Genghis Cougar Mellen Khan]

is the line out a true analog out on the 671?  i.e does it have true analog pass through? 
can i bypass the a/d of the box and run an external one behind it via the line outs?  671>2k or 671>mytek? 

i have never tried and dont have the capabilities. wish i could help.

i have an sbm1 but i don't even know how to "test" if it's a true analog signal, or if it's really going analog>digital>analog ala the ua5.

anyone know how to get some quick answers from marantz?

Shoot Doug an e-mail, he probably knows the signal path, if not off hand, you'll probably peak his interest enough to find out.