not sure if the order of events will make any quality difference ---but asking in case it does ::

to make both CD and tape copies of a 33 vinyl collection --without the computer (direct drive)

would we copy from --
33 to tape to CD ? ---or
from 33 to CD to tape ?

thank you

if you have a cd recorder you can do direct. vinyl to cd

i have a cd recorder --

was trying to make copies to both CD and tape --but playing the record only once -

so thats why i asked about the best order

I think the quick answer is that the CD recording will have inherently less hiss from the get-go... So, I'd go to CD first, then to Tape.

You could use RCA splitters and hook up both recording devices. That way they both get the same signal. A hardcore audiophine would say that splitters could cause signal degradation.

Personally, unless you're listening on a tube amp with really, really good speakers, I don't think you'll really notice much of a difference, though.

I would start with the CD recorder, then while playing the recorded CD then record on the tape deck. I use Ortofon Arkiv cartridges which are for that type of application. They're great for vinyl to digital formats. Make sure that your turntable is compatible for these type of cartridges.

thanks for the help

No problemo!

While writing this I'm listening to MFSB great group how I miss the 70's & 80's.

That was the essence of cool baby.

Ira.... If you do not want any type of loss... you can, of course, record to the CD firstly but at the same time use the headphone out of your CD recorder into the line-in of one of your best Boombxes, using the volume out control and your Bbox's record level, thus being able to record both, with no loss, at the same time...

Well, that is what I do....

very cool idea, brian -- thanks

Has nobody an HiFi Amp with 2 or 3 Tape Jacks? Plug in your CD Recorder on Tape 1 and your Tapedeck on Tape 2 or , then select Phono as Record source if it has separate Input Device and Record Device Switches. Press Record on both Sources.

CU Tobi

quote:

While writing this I'm listening to MFSB great group how I miss the 70's & 80's.

What is MFSB, possibly Maynard Ferguson?

It's a Funk & Soul group which originated in Philly thats where alot of Disco music came. Issac Hayes was a big influence in the Philly sound.

When ever you get a chance listen to "Love is the Message" 5:13 min. track from the album called "Deep Grooves" it is what Philly was all about.

Ford93

Thanks for the info. For others interested here is some history and some vinyl for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZjN1bFyg6w

Expensive turntable the guy really explains the history behind the group MFSB.

Thanks el rojo grande.

Yeah, that's good stuff. And I like vinyl almost as much as boomboxes.

It's the beauty of setting a record on a good turntable with a good cartridge and sitting back and appreciate the sounds coming out of it!

--"play the record ones"--

I would go with recording both at the same time.
RCA splitter on the tape out is all you need.

thanks alot for all the advice --

my only reason for thinking that it may be best to record to tape first --is that tapes are easier for me to edit, manage, etc --

but have now decided to hit it right on the first round --
and use the Y splitter idea

I always tape from records!