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Best mod of analog outputs for TASCAM DV-RA1000HD

I recently purchased a TASCAM DV-RA1000HD digital recorder which I intend to use to archive my factory pre-recorded open reel collection, (1000s of reels most of which are collectable), to 24 bit 192 kz sampled PCM digital DVD+RW.

It was suggested tome that I have Joe Wiliams of Audio Upgrades (Carlsbad, Ca.) do the work which is primarily a parts swap replacing op amps, cheap higher grade film caps and film bypass caps for electrolytic in the signal path.

He'll do the job for $250.00, and seems quite knowlegable, but I'd have to ship him the unit and pay shipping costs both ways which will set me back another$75 or so.

I'm also waiting for an estimate from John Hillig of Musical Concepts who does excellent work.

Any others do this work
livingrigpa

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johnss
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I have modded three of these units. Two were full upgrades, with Vishays at each location in the signal path. The other was cap upgrade only.

The upgrades make a major improvement. AFter comparing to Rosetta 200, I have to say the stock or modded tascam does not sound as good as the tascam with the Rosetta 200 doing the conversion to digital.

john
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