Hi i am interested in this comparison. Is the Sony a sonically superior recorder?
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Dom
M10 is at its best in front of a warm preamplifier. Really clean, fast ADC, does not add any color to the sound. Very low noise. Goes perfectly with transformer based preamps, IMO. That's why have the M10. I have an Aerco and a Littlebox pimped out with Jensons.
On the other hand, Tascam sounds wonderful going straight in, no preamp at all. Nice warm sound. When I had the 2d's predecessor, the DR-1, I recorded two shows using strictly a Denecke PS-2 phantom power module in the chain...........and was stunned with the positive results. This unit's sound will make those on a budget very happy.
Bottom line: You can't go wrong with either. Its up to you to find the actual sound you enjoy and want to share. With today's technology, its getting down to not what's the better equipment, what's the best sound for me. Happiness is in the ear of the beholder.