I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from friends/ the
library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why people
invest in a dedicated digital recorder like the Sony rcd w3 (c £200 - what
hi fi 5 star review..)?

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something? Advice appreciated

On Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:08:17 -0000, Gary B wrote:

I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from friends/
the
library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why
people
invest in a dedicated digital recorder

They fit in with their hifi and are easy to use for basic copying.

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something?

Only conveniance, and even that's arguable. Oh, and the chance to spend
more than everyone else for CD-Rs.

--
Jim H jh
@333
.org

On Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:08:17 -0000, Gary B wrote:

I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from friends/
the
library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why
people
invest in a dedicated digital recorder

They fit in with their hifi and are easy to use for basic copying.

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something?

Only conveniance, and even that's arguable. Oh, and the chance to spend
more than everyone else for CD-Rs.

--
Jim H jh
@333
.org

Gary B wrote:
I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from
friends/ the library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why
people invest in a dedicated digital recorder like the Sony rcd w3 (c
£200 - what hi fi 5 star review..)?

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better
than what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I
missing something? Advice appreciated

Don't go there! It's essentially the same kit as you already have but
presented in a 'hi-fi' format.

They're great if you don't like/want a PC at home or want a box that fits in
with the rest of your stereo kit but, in the real world, stick with the PC
and £40 burner. You'll have access to Gracenote/CDDB and you'll pay half
the price for blank CD-Rs

Gary B wrote:
I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from
friends/ the library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why
people invest in a dedicated digital recorder like the Sony rcd w3 (c
£200 - what hi fi 5 star review..)?

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better
than what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I
missing something? Advice appreciated

Don't go there! It's essentially the same kit as you already have but
presented in a 'hi-fi' format.

They're great if you don't like/want a PC at home or want a box that fits in
with the rest of your stereo kit but, in the real world, stick with the PC
and £40 burner. You'll have access to Gracenote/CDDB and you'll pay half
the price for blank CD-Rs

"Gary B" wrote in message
...
I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from friends/ the
library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why
people
invest in a dedicated digital recorder like the Sony rcd w3 (c £200 - what
hi fi 5 star review..)?

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something? Advice appreciated


Not really, unless you spend far too much time in front of a pc and cd
burning is a task too far. And/or you record from non-cd sources and don't
like/can't be bothered to link up the pc. These reasons apply to me - others
might be no pc, pcphobia and so on.

I'm not sure about the technical side. I 'was taught' to rip the cd using
special software (EAC) and burn using particular disks in a particular way.
I have no idea if there's any difference between the burns in terms of sound
quality, or rather I can't hear any difference. I just did it that way to
fuel myths ...

Rob

"Gary B" wrote in message
...
I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from friends/ the
library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why
people
invest in a dedicated digital recorder like the Sony rcd w3 (c £200 - what
hi fi 5 star review..)?

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something? Advice appreciated


Not really, unless you spend far too much time in front of a pc and cd
burning is a task too far. And/or you record from non-cd sources and don't
like/can't be bothered to link up the pc. These reasons apply to me - others
might be no pc, pcphobia and so on.

I'm not sure about the technical side. I 'was taught' to rip the cd using
special software (EAC) and burn using particular disks in a particular way.
I have no idea if there's any difference between the burns in terms of sound
quality, or rather I can't hear any difference. I just did it that way to
fuel myths ...

Rob

On Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:08:17 -0000, "Gary B"
wrote:

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something? Advice appreciated

It's digital! Unless there is a fault or incompatibility all copies
will be identical to the original regardless of the price of the
duplicating equipment.


--
Chris Isbell
Southampton
UK

On Mon, 8 Dec 2003 18:08:17 -0000, "Gary B"
wrote:

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something? Advice appreciated

It's digital! Unless there is a fault or incompatibility all copies
will be identical to the original regardless of the price of the
duplicating equipment.


--
Chris Isbell
Southampton
UK

Gary B wrote:

I currently use my pc to copy the occasional cd borrowed from friends/ the
library - using the cd burner on my pc.
However, it's suddenly occurred to me that there must be a reason why
people invest in a dedicated digital recorder like the Sony rcd w3 (c £200
- what hi fi 5 star review..)?

So - I assume its because it produces copies that sound much better than
what I produce using my £40 cd burner at present? - or am I missing
something? Advice appreciated

If you just want to copy CDs then it will be no better than using a
computer. OTOH if you want to copy analogue sources onto CD (like vinyl for
example) then they are far superior to the average sound card in a PC.

Ian