[zilch0md]

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Thanks, mike. I had a hard time to understand what other threads talked about the PCM-M10 but your write-up does help me to stop wondering. What is your opinion on the PCM-D50?

 
The $500 PCM-D50 and the $1800 PCM-D1 are much better recorders, but far worse at playback than that had with the PCM-M10 - according to a couple of experienced people at The Taperssection Forums.  Apparently, it's only with the more recently released PCM-M10 that Sony engineers decided to include a good DAC.  
 
In their two larger, more expensive PCM decks, playback quality was just a convenience feature - for monitoring while recording - through the built-in mono speaker, or a cheap pair of field phones.  Even with the PCM-M10, most users couldn't care less about the recorder's built-in playback quality. Recordists are typically only interested in "listening" with their sound editor, once they've transferred the files to a PC or Mac.  We lucky audiophiles can actually enjoy a better DAP via the less expensive of three offerings!
 
Mike

 

[Crusader69]

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The $500 PCM-D50 and the $1800 PCM-D1 are much better recorders, but far worse at playback than that had with the PCM-M10 - according to a couple of experienced people at The Taperssection Forums.  Apparently, it's only with the more recently released PCM-M10 that Sony engineers decided to include a good DAC.  
 
In their two larger, more expensive PCM decks, playback quality was just a convenience feature - for monitoring while recording - through the built-in mono speaker, or a cheap pair of field phones.  Even with the PCM-M10, most users couldn't care less about the recorder's built-in playback quality. Recordists are typically only interested in "listening" with their sound editor, once they've transferred the files to a PC or Mac.  We lucky audiophiles can actually enjoy a better DAP via the less expensive of three offerings!
 
Mike

Thanks again, Mike. Since I'm more into listening than recording, I think I don't think they suit me. But they do look cool...

 

[weitn]

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Those are really pretty pictures.

 
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They do match quite well. I like the look.

 
Glad you guys like it.

 

[swbf2cheater]

Nice

 

[Crusader69]

My new toys....
 

 

 

[pdiddypdler]

Extremely jealous, Crusader!

 

[Mazer]

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My new toys....
 

Hey Crusader, is that plugged into the macbook usb? I didn't think USB input was supported with the CLAS?

 

[Crusader69]

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Hey Crusader, is that plugged into the macbook usb? I didn't think USB input was supported with the CLAS?

Oh... no... it was plugged into my ipod classic.

 

[onizukajp]

An update to my rig:
 
Cables: AlgoRhythm Solo Interconnect Cable Combo SXC
UIEM: FitEar To Go! 334
 
 

 

[AnakChan]

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An update to my rig:
 
Cables: AlgoRhythm Solo Interconnect Cable Combo SXC
UIEM: FitEar To Go! 334
 
 

Me likes....

 

[gkanai]

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An update to my rig:
 
Cables: AlgoRhythm Solo Interconnect Cable Combo SXC
UIEM: FitEar To Go! 334
 

 
!!!!
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Don't do that to me!!!!
 

 

[onizukajp]

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!!!!
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Don't do that to me!!!!
 

 
@gkanai: You know you want the TG334s... I will say they sound very very nice.

 

[Achmedisdead]

Bedtime rig......

 

[RokBoks]

How do you like those px90's achmed??

 

[Achmedisdead]

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How do you like those px90's achmed??

For what they are, they're pretty good. They have a satisfying amount of bass response without sounding muddy or veiled....I don't feel the need to use any EQ with them. They're nice and lightweight and comfortable too.