Rob

Have a look at the Sony CDR-W33 Its a semi pro bit of kit with Super Bit
Mapping 24/96 capability. Uses computer discs SCMS defeatable etc
Sexy grey studio fascia. Was about £500 but in great demand and going up
fast last time I enquired. Got mine a few months ago and well pleased
with it.

Eddie

RJH wrote:
Can anyone offer any advice/experience on a standalone
hifi component cd
recorder for recording LPs?

I've read various reviews but they all refer to digital
copies, and they all
seem to do that reasonably well. I was going to get a
Philips 795 but on
comparing the more expensive version (the 820) has
different 'distortion'
figures - 90db, against the 85db of the 795 - despite
having identical DACs.
It's all at http://tinyurl.com/g4se. I'm really after the best A-D
conversion I can afford but I can't see any way to appraise it.

I'm going this route (incidentally) because I can't be
bothered with the pc
idea any more - it's too much hassle and I find the
results variable for
reasons I can't track down. I'm after something
consistent, with quality
sound and convenient. The cost of audio cdrs is not a
problem, and I like
the idea of dual decks, mp3 playback and 'record and go' -
no booting pc,
starting programmes, setting levels at the other end of
the house and so on.

TIA, Rob

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Have a look at the Yamaha HDD/CDR standalone, I have had one since they
first became available.
It's an excellent machine, with useful simple editing facilities.
Best,
John Burgess