a few questions on sonic stage 2

[sp1200]

does the new sonic stage support 192+ kbs on the pre hi-md models such as the recent red and black aiwa's, and is it true 192 or simply a rebadged 128kbs?

i have refused to purchase an MD because of the 128kbs limitation of the net MD software... ive gotten around the check in/check out crap as well, but if the new sonic stage 2 allows high quality net MD transfers, i think a purchase is in order.

thanks!

[Christopher]

Hiya, and welcome. :happy:

Rebadged still. For a true SP transfer, which is 292kbps, you would have to do it via the optical in on the unit, and through a source with optical out. SP audio is very nice, and is almost CD-like in certain aspects.

It seems to me that you would be more content with Hi-MD, so I recommend you wait and get a unit like the NHF800 or the NH900.

[sp1200]

thanks for the response, another quick question:

so do the Hi-MD models allow for high speed transfer of something equivalent or over a 192kbps MP3? If so then this is exactly what i have been waiting for. I tried an IPOD, but the damn thing didnt have gapless playback and i cannot stand the clicks between tracks especially on a mixtape. I love the MD format but the software limitations really put me off on it... i dont see what is so difficult about a hi speed transfer of a 192kbps mp3.

thanks