Good or bad choice?

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Hi,

I do buy a DAT payer-recorder and I have the possibility to buy an used DAT D-30 by Tascam. Somebody could say me if I do a good move?

Thanks a lot for your assistance,

Bartolimania
 
re: Good or Bad choice?

Hi,

Thank you to have answered so quickly. I had however already read this page.

My true question consists to know if it is a good thing to buy a used DAT and if the d-30 by Tascam is recommended.

Bartolimania
 
Well I guess it would depend on the price and what your using it for. What is the advantage for you of using a DAT instead of a computer or standalone CD-R?
 
Well, let me explain. To say the truth, I don't have any more the choice. I am fanatic of live performances. One of my best friends records on DAT and, until now he transferred his recordings on tape (shame and sacrilege, I KNOW!!!) so that I make the mastering and to put on CD. Even if I have one of best tape deck on the market (Nakamichi 1000ZXL Limited), I don't have to convince you that I lost enormously with recordings on tapes. Perhaps it arrived the best thing which could arrive, my freind's tape deck broke and he doesn't want to make it repair. Then, NOW, he sends me DAT tapes to force to me to buy a DAT. As you can see, I have to buy a DAT!!! ;-)

I know that Tascam is very reliable compagny (I had another offer for a FOSTEX and I am not interested). I also know that if the Tascam breaks, I should not have problems to make it repair. At all events I remain apprehensive to buy something used. The model da-30 is discontinued and replaced by the da-40. I cannot know if the da-30 is about a model which had troubles. As regards to the price, I really believe that I make a good deal BUT is this a good thing to buy an used DAT and a Tascam da-30?

Bartolimania
 
Hey Bartolmania:
Buying anything used is always a risk. But the risk is less risky if you are buying a DAT as opposed to a tape-based system. There are not as many "fatigued" parts on a DAT as there are on a tape-based system, so less wear & tear should be evident on the DAT unit.
The Tascam DA-30 is a nice, reliable machine. Get it.
You don't like Fostex? I bought my Fostex DAT machine used 3 years ago, and I have dragged it everywhere, and it still works like a charm!
DJ
 
I agree....

I don't really care for how the Tascam products actually sound, a result of cheap sounding A/D/A conversions, but they really are reliable decks, and for most uses, the sound quality is good enough.

And about Fostex. I have owned a D-5 player for over 3 1/2 years without one problem with it. Fostex makes very very good tape players of all sorts. Their record/playback heads are actually the envy of the affordable market.

If you can get that DA-30 for around $500, you are doing pretty good.

Ed
 
Dougie Johnson said:
Hey Bartolmania:
Buying anything used is always a risk. But the risk is less risky if you are buying a DAT as opposed to a tape-based system. There are not as many "fatigued" parts on a DAT as there are on a tape-based system, so less wear & tear should be evident on the DAT unit.
DJ
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Huh? DAT is *definitely* a tape-based system and its tape transport is one of its weakest links... It's a necessity on tape-based digital systems to make BACKUPS of everything if your recordings are invaluable...

Bruce Valeriani
Blue Bear Sound
 
I think he meant an analog tape based system. And he would be right! :)

Ed
 
Hi all,

Thank for your recommendations that I really appreciate. It helps me to make my choice.

If getting a DA-30 for around $500 does be pretty good, then I makes a VERY good bargain (I suspected it). :-)

Your comments on Foxtex vs Tascam make me however a little perplexed. I had heard all other comments by a other people. The BIG difference in price will force me to choose for Tascam.

Onece again THANK YOU!

Bartolimania
 
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