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Title: conversion questions
Post by: pnobles on March 17, 2004, 12:06:55 PM

i am looking for a cheap way to convert my dats.  I used to use a UA-5.  but i also ran it with my rig and didn't like the sound.  Would a UA-1 do the trick for a qucik and easy conversion?  i know its not bit perfect...

thanks

Title: Re:conversion questions
Post by: seekup40 on March 17, 2004, 01:08:41 PM

thats what i use and from what ive heard from a couple other people you cant even tell the difference, or so they say

Title: Re:conversion questions
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on March 17, 2004, 01:11:50 PM

The Edirol products are NOT bit perfect, so while the UA-1D is a great tool, it will resample your DATs...  Bad...

I think the cheapest bit perfect way is the Zoltrix soundcards with optical inputs.  I bought one used recently here for $25, but I haven't tested it yet.  But from all I've heard and read, it is a nice, cheap, bit-perfect card.

Another option, one that I use, is the optical out from the DAT player into my Nomad 3.  I then dump thru USB the Nomad 3 to my computer.  

Both of these are cheap, easy and bit perfect.  Zoltrix cards are real inexpensive, and right now the Nomad 3 can be had with coupon for $135...  

Good luck!

Terry