AD Converter Options


I use an RME ADI2 Pro Black fs r for recording LPs at 32-bit. I've tried Lynx Hilo (only 24-bit) and a couple of Prism models. What other converters under ~$10k are recommended?

imjerrys

I don’t record LPs often, but have a few favorites that are the either the only medium available or by far the best sounding of what is. I’ve used an aging Alesis Masterlink 9600 at 24/96 (cheap!) and think it’s just fantastic.

I record LPs and other analog formats with a Tascam DA-3000.  PCM max is 24/192.  It also records DSD up to 128 (5.6mHz).

Ditto Tascam-3000 for recording LPs to DSD128.  I modified its analog input section with better piece parts, substituted better DC regulators in PS, and give it a clock link from an Antelope Liveclock frequency divider slaved to a Stanford Research 10MHz master clock.  The recordings sound close enough to the source for me--whose goal is to scale back considerably on LPs while preserving enough original vinyl to justify keeping the most collectable stuff.  At a higher price point I considered a Merging Technologies studio-class A/D.