I just purchased a second Marantz PMD661 to do DAT transfers. I have an old one from 2011, most likely an MKI. With the MKI, on a digital input coming in from a DAT, I can't adjust the record levels. This is as expected as I'm just trying to copy the DAT data.
However, with the MKIII, with the same settings, the REC level is taking effect on the recording, leading me to believe that I am no longer doing a digital transfer, there is D > A and A > D happening.
Can anyone confirm if Marantz changed this between MKI and MKIII models? I'm guessing I'll use the MKI for DAT transfers and MKIII for cassette transfers then.
Thanks,
Bill