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Tascam DA-3000 overview

Stereo Recording at up to 192 kHz PCM and 5.6 MHz DSD
The DA-3000 is designed for stereo PCM/DSD recordings at high sampling frequencies suitable for archival masters. This unit is capable of recording analog and digital signals up to 192kHz PCM or 5.6MHz DSD. The unit records to both SDHC cards and UDMA supported CF cards

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UPC: 043774028733

Tascam DA-3000 specs

Tascam DA-3000 reviews

DA-3000 Stereo Master Recorder and ADDA Converter is rated 5.0 out of 5 by 9.
Rated 5 out of 5 by JC from Lovely piece of gear I'm using this primarily to encode vinyl into high resolution digital files. I capture in DSD at 5.6 MHz then convert to 24 bit 96 kHz files for further cleanup and playback.I also like that I can attach a USB keyboard and have an easy way to create artist / album folders to keep things organized while working.The major downside is that it is very particular about what Compact Flash and SD cards will work, review the documentation and make sure you are using a card that is tested.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Sam from Stunning. I use the DA-3000 in ADDA direct mode to send digital audio from my DAW through my analog chain and back. The conversion is phenomenal. I finally hear in recordings precisely what I hear from my monitors while mixing. Being able to record the analog inputs directly to a constantly-recording solid state back-up is peace of mind. Never before has a device of this nature excited me. Highly, highly recommended!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Barnaby N. from Great sounding deck, value for money A decent DA converter will cost you half a grand and up, the sky is the limit for audiophiles. There are not a lot of choices for AD converter, throw in the functions of a recorder, and you can see why this is value for money. All the above don't count if it doesn't sound right, but to my ears it is the best kept secret out there. It faithfully converts the analogue signal coming off a Clearaudio Ovation turntable with an Air Tight PC-1 cartridge, I am not going to mention the rest of the gears, but suffice to say I'm picky and my ears are still good. If you want detailed analogue like sound, you should give it a try. You can only record to CF and SD cards, but given the current capacity of these cards, you shouldn't have any issues, except to check for compatible cards posted on the website. PCM is limited to 192 KHz so keep this in mind if you are after the greatest and latest. I wish it has coaxial in as I do have source components with optical out only.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Fugitt from Versatile recorder, good for audiophiles My primary purpose for the DA-3000 is to make archival conversions of some of my unique LPs. Even if some of these might be available as CD versions, the sound quality I can achieve with the DA-3000 is higher. While targeted at studio or broadcast applications, the DA-3000 will provide audiophiles with the same quality and much more functionality than the same money spent in the audiophile market. Aside from the recording function, you get A-D and D-A sections that can be used independently or ganged together. You get a full range of PCM sampling options as well as two DSD frequencies. The through sound from original LP to digital playback is great. At 96k/24, I cannot tell the difference played through my speakers. During the recording process, I did notice a small difference listening with high quality headphones between the headphone jack of my Nagra phono preamp vs. the DA-3000's headphone jack. I have just one minor criticism based on my usage so far. In between tracks on the LP, I pause the recording so that each LP track will wind up as its own recorded track - in doing so, there is a slight delay before the DA-3000 recording can be restarted. It has never caused me to miss the start of the next LP track, but is still slightly disconcerting. It would be nice (though not in the specs nor in its target market) for the DA-3000 to provide some support for MP3 playback (for example, from the USB flash memory interface). Alas, it is strictly an uncompressed audio device - as befits its quality.
Rated 5 out of 5 by OldMacPro from Correction: Wish it had OPTICAL IN Since I can't find a way to edit my review, I have to add this second review, may be I shouldn't be typing way passed midnight after a few drinks.The DA-3000 has coaxial in (and out), what it is missing is optical toslink in/out. There are format converters out there with optical in and coaxial out, I just tried a cheap one and the DA-3000 can't lock the signal. So keep this in mind if you have source with optical out only.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Merel F. from Audiophile recorder of vinyl Pros: Easy to set up and use with the exception noted below. I use the unbalanced connection from my modified Jasmine LP 2.0 SE, and unbalanced to my Jungson JA88D integrated amplifier. From there, it is just like operating a tape deck for recording and playback. The sound recording is indistinguishable from my vinyl deck (Lenco with Mirko bearing and platter, and PTP5 stainless steel top plate). It is paired with a VPI JMW12.5 with Nordost wires and Denon DLS1 LOMC. I am novice with using digital devices. With careful reading and following the instructions, my wife and I got it up and running fairly quickly. The downside was that noted below. This is a great audiophile value. Cons: Reference the rear panel connections on page 13 for making connections. The drawing on page 17 has the input and output connections backwards. We called Tascam technical support. The staff was a bit impatient and could not help us figure out the problem. We persisted with retracing all of our steps. Realizing we did everything correctly, we searched the manual and found the alternate rear panel diagram and reversed the connections.
Rated 5 out of 5 by Watson from My dream machine! Use in home studio. Never thought this level of recording quality could be obtained at this low of a price. Glad I'm around to enjoy it!!
Rated 5 out of 5 by Malcolm from Super high-quality This digital recorder is very versatile. I use it as a final mixdown machine for my 2 bus. I usually record to .wav files in 96/24, but it can also do 2.8 and 5.6 MHz�DSD as well as the standard 44.1/16 for CD printing. These units are great for daisy chaining and recording live as well. The multi-channel DSD is the ultimate in high fidelity, in my opinion.
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