Jim Lesurf wrote:
I'd like to buy an audio CD recorder. I already have a Pioneer PDR509 and
was thinking of a PDR609. However it seems this is no longer available. So
can anyone suggest an alternative that is still on sale? (Or is the PDR609
still around?)

Having had a search on the web I have the impression that Marantz, Sony,
Yamaha, and Denon may do CD recorders. However the models I've found
details of are all either:

1) CDR and HD

2) Dual drive

I don't want to 'clone' CDs. Nor do I really need a HD - although I might
go for that option if I can't find my preference which is simply for a
machine that works as the PDR509 or 609...

So, any models people can recommend?

Also, if anyone has one of the Yamaha CDR + HD machines, can they comment
on how easy they are to use for the following type of process:

1) Make a long recording (i.e. 80 mins) from radio whilst unattended. Of
something like a R3 concert.

2) Then edit the results (both to set track starts/ends to divide the
recording, and the remove unwanted sections) and write to one or more CDRs.

Also on if the HD make any audible mechanical noises whilst recording or
replaying. (Ditto for any fans if the machine has them.)

Slainte,

Jim

definately get something with a hard disk. After getting exasperated
mucking up(and hence wasting countless discs) when recording directly
onto a cd, I just use the computer these days, which enables me to edit
the files, save to mp3 if need be, etc etc.
Plus the unreliability, relative scarcity and expense of audio cd-r
discs means i hardly ever use my audio cd burner..... might be better
to invest in a decent sound card and big HDD for your PC instead..