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Pioneer multi-disc CD recorders for mod?

Hello all,

I am talking to Stan Warren, about modifying a CD player and/or recorder for me. He likes the Pioneer units with Burr-Brown DACs as a starting point, and I am thinking about which one to get. Stan completely replaces the input and output stages with his own circuitry.

With that in mind, does anyone understand the differences between the PDR-W839 and the PDR-W739? Both of these CD recorders are still sold, though the latter is more expensive ($750 list vs. $600) and it seems a bit older.

The Pioneer website is no help here. Can anyone explain the differences?

Thank you!

- Eric
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danvetc
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Eric,

I have the 839. As I remember, the 839 has a higher bit (24 bit) inboard dac for analogue to digital recording. (Copy of a copy is in analogue mode in these "consumer grade" machines, as well as recording from lp or tape source.)This is a great machine, look around for a good deal. Do some searches on cd recorders and you will see some past discussions.

I also have a Stan Warren (SuperMod) DVD player. That is probably a better way to go, unless Stan says that all the recorder functions are not affected. One part of the mods is removal of the op amp which will result in MUCH less output from the player, i.e. I have to turn up the volume on my amp approximately 20% vs. without the mod. Could this affect recording? Stan should know. Good luck.

Charlie
danvetc
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In case I was not clear...my recorder (PDR W839) is not modified. It is stock, and it does a great job as a "consumer" grade recorder.

I have a DVD player that was modified by Stan Warren that I use in my second system.

Stan is a straight shooter, he won't lead you wrong. It just takes forever to get it back...

Charlie
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