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By cybernaga595 Sat Feb 01, 2003 5:54 am
Wats up guys. Ive searched the forums and couldnt get a precise answer so maybe one of yall can help me. A little backgroud: I've finally narrowed down my search and will soon purchase the Stanton Str8-100 [as I only want to sample into the MPC, and maybe do a little scratching later on]. My question is will there be a problem with the MPC with it being a digital turntable. I was told that the digital outs affect the sound quality in some way [makes it too clean and u lose some of the vinyl feel], is there any truth to this?

Heres a description of the turntable if your unfamiliar with it: http://www.stantonmagnetics.com/alpha44/tt_str8-100.asp Thanx in advance for all replies; and thanx for helping a rook out. Peace
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By MPC-Tutor Sat Feb 01, 2003 10:56 am
There should be no problem plugging it into the MPC coaxial inputs.

The quality of the digital output depends on the quality of the analogue-to-digital convertors in the turntable. In theory, digital means no degredation in sound quality, so you are getting as pure a sound as possible.
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By cybernaga595 Sun Feb 02, 2003 2:21 am
Thanx alot tutor!

By richienunchucks Tue Feb 04, 2003 11:28 am
word.. kinda.. although digital is possibly the cleanest way to get your sizzle on, the analog sounds can be saturated making it sound fat.. like.. well i don't know like what but.. where as digital will always remain 0s and 1s ... and yes i do realize what i just said doesn't pertain to the mpc cause it samples digitally anyways... so like i said.. word.. i'm just ranting about analog like most beat geeks..
ps.. cyber whoever is right.. just get the best adapters (they do make a difference) and that "warm" feeling that people speak of usually refers to the slight wavey sound that a nice worn record produces.. has nothing to do with whether it's output is digital or analog cause either way you're plugging it in straight to your mp for digital remanufacturing.. whether it gets done there, or by your turntable doesn't really matter does it.. only way it'll make a difference is say if your running a valve preamp.. oh.. never mind... i've smoked too much today.. delerious.. really..
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By cybernaga595 Mon Mar 17, 2003 6:44 am
nahh thanx for the help man and take it ez on tha peace pipe. 1