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...
if the deck is still working, you're more than welcome to take an analog out of my r4 anytime next weekend.
thanks, sleepy. So if y'all see someone cursing their deck, it's probably me.
can your r300 "see" your audiophile's output?
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?
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?