Nh-1 As Deck

[joebat]

did anyone used the NH-1 as deck ? What was the result

Greetz

John

[Fast Eddie]

I'd like to know the answer to this too. Also has anyone used the 900 as a deck? How was that?

[Christopher]

I'm not sure if I understand this question. Can you ellaborate?

[KJ_Palmer]

I think they mean plugged into a stereo system with a line out connection to the amp, to play through hi-fi speakers. I've actually answered this on T-board - yes, and the results were pretty good, though not as good as a dedicated deck would (probably) be...

[MZ-NH1]

If you mean you plugged the NH1 into a Hi-Fi system using a 'stereo-mini plug' (this is the plug i use)

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...%5Fid=42%2D2551

into the Hi-Fi system, then yes I have done this.

The sound was good, as when I bought my mini Hi-fi system I was sure to check the speakers produced good quality sound. The good thing is that you have 2 volume controls if you like so it can get quite loud, which ain't always bad

I still have this set up for when I am doing study or something in my room, as the radio can get boring.

If only the 'random' play worked properly, then it would be quite good!

[cfairfowl]

I listen to my MZ-NH700 and MZ-R500 using a 3.5mm stereo Jack to Phono through the HiFi while the MDS JB940 is recording other stuff off the DAB wireless. I use 3** QED 3 way tape switching units, QUAD 44, Leak Stereo 20 Power Amp and a pair of Tannoy Cheviots. I think the sound quality is excellent but it can only be as good as the quality I get from the wireless as I only use my MDs to record programs from the wireless. I don't rip CDs to MDs (no point). Recodings from BBC Radio 3 sound good from a walkman through the HiFi. I record Live and Exclusive and the Bob Harris show every Saturday night from BBC Radio 2 DAB on HiSP and with it's lower bit rate it can sound bloody dreadful most of the time even through the HiFi .

If people come in and hear an MD playing they cannot tell if it is Wireless, CD, MD, Reel to Reel or Hard Disc so it must sound OK! I had a Sony DAT machine but it was so unreliable I got shot of it. With the MZ-NH700 on HiSP playing a recorded live performance from DAB Radio 3 @ 192kbps I can honestly say I dont miss the DAT machine, HiMD HiSP sounds just as good (to me anyway). You would have to do an A to B comparison (that sort of thing is for anoraks) to really notice a great difference I think.

** I use 3 QEDs because with - 2 MD walkman machines, 2 DAB tuners, CD player, CD Player/Recorder, MDS 940 Deck, Nakamichi cassette deck, Studer A807, Eurotrack mixer, (Toshiba Laptop, Edirol UA-25, Lacie 80GB USB2 hard disc drive) for hard disc recording. I cannot plug this lot into the Quad 44 without help.

The laptop records uncompressed wav files from the DAB wireles via the UA-25 direct to the USB2 Lacie HDD and I can move these recordings to the NH700 using the sound stage. I would not use a sound card for Laptops or PCs, in my opinion the Edirol is the way to go, it's a Professional MiDi interface 24bit 96kHz and is built like a tank. Before I got hold of 1G discs I would record complete concerts 3 hours plus from DAB to hard disc in one go, chop them in half using the roxio sound editor and move them to HiMD formatted MD80s. They sound excellent.

One more thing chaps, I have recorded stacks of stuff on HiMD formatted MD74-MD80s and I have had no problems with them.

Edited February 26, 2005 by cfairfowl

[Philgood]

Wow cfairfowl...You have a STUDER. Is it difficult to maintain it ? Can you still get spare parts for it ?

Well i know kurisu, it's a off-topic and so belongs to the trashcan but i think it's worth to maintain the rememberings of certain things.

Actually i have to complain about the little power at the Line-out of my MZ-NH900 when i have it connected to my stereo. I already knew this kind of problem from my old SONY R37 and i think it's typical.

[daremo]

I tend to use (blech) SonicStage on the PC. Ive got the Creative Soundblaster Live 5.1 Audigy card with the Live Drive. I just plug an optic cable into the front and the other end into my reciever. Ive got my entire collection imported into SonicStage,and stuff recorded to HiMD plays through the USB link anyway. Sounds good to me, and thats all that matters.

[streaml1ne]

My charging cradle sits right next to my AVR. I have a fiber line coming from the AVR into the NH1 and a regular stereo-mini to RCA to the front AV inputs on my AVR. Works great. In fact I plan on using my NH1 solely like this when I get the RH10

[jadeclaw]

Wow cfairfowl...You have a STUDER. Is it difficult to maintain it ? Can you still get spare parts for it ?

Difficult? I don't think so. These things are built like tanks, brass and steel, where other makers use plastic.

Some occasional rubber parts (pinch roller) is usually all, that is needed to keep 'em running.

Too bad that Studer doesn't make MD-Recorders.

For spares, check this document: http://www.studer.ch/pdf/support/studer_sp...vailability.pdf

The A807 is in until 2010

Main site: http://www.studer.ch/

Plus, ebay can be a viable source for parts for older and ancient rigs.

(With ebay, the usual recommendations apply)

Actually i have to complain about the little power at the Line-out of my MZ-NH900 when i have it connected to my stereo. I already knew this kind of problem from my old SONY R37 and i think it's typical.

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It is typical. Reason: The low supply voltage.

[cfairfowl]

I have to agree, the low output level from the walkman can be a bit of a problem (normally). I got round this by using a spare tape rec/play board in the Quad 44 (I removed the phono (record deck input)) board as I don’t play records now. I adjusted the input sensitivity switches on the spare tape board so it's a bit better. Fortunately due to the lack of background noise from DAB and most digital sources upping the volume won’t punish you with increased background noise tape would. If you have a separate power amplifier you can plug the walkman directly into it (be careful though chaps) make all the connections and turn down the volume on the walkman BEFORE you switch on the power amplifier. I have tried this with my Leak Stereo 20 valve amplifier and it sounds great!

Philgood….The STUDER is only 3-4 years old, spares no problem because it's a late serial number mark 2 (one of the last to be made). Servicing! any professional engineer can repair or service a Studer or Revox because they are designed to be regularly serviced - hinged circuit board trays etc. I use a chap called Nigel at Synchrotech in London for servicing. My one was nearly new, virtually unused.

They do not require much servicing just head and capstan cleaning.

Don’t buy one, A 1G HiMD in HiSP will sound just as good (to most of us who listen to the music and ignor the HiFi) with a good clean source, takes up a lot less space and is a damned site cheaper, will record longer than even a 4200ft tape at 3.75 ips. If you must have a reel to reel machine (and you need to be keen, they and the 10” NAB hub spools are cumbersome) get a Mint Revox B77 half track but talk to Brian Reeves first, he is THE man for Revox. A GOOD late model studer will cost you 1-3 thousand pounds and spares are very expensive. If asked I would recomend HiMD in HiSP instead. Revox B77 much better option, spares are no problem and cheaper. before you buy a reel to reel machine try HiMD in HiSP directly through a good power amp and speakers. As a foot note - DON'T TRY AND DO REEL TO REEL ON THE CHEAP AND DO NOT BUY SECOND HAND TAPES……………….

Edited February 27, 2005 by cfairfowl