need a 24/96 sound card recommendation

Duracell · Oct 12, 2003

DAT problem

sad week this week, my car died

(toothed belt is ripped), my monitor died

(a reason to visit my brother to get access to the rest of the word

) and friday i got my new EWX 24/96 (set up per PCing via TV), but now i have a new problem too:
the (internal) coax digital-in won't function with my standalone DAT machine (Pioneer D-05);

when i switch to "External Clock" (DAT=Master, EWX=Slave) in the EWX controll panel, i allways get the message "No Sigal" or "No Sync" and i hear only distortion noise at the digital-in;

the EWX digital-in is correct jumpered to "internal in" and "S/PDIF (not TTL) level"
the DAT is connected via:
DAT digital-out (chinch/RCA) ==> (chinch/RCA) 3m/9,8ft 75Ohm digital cable (Molex connector) ==> EWX's internal digital-in

the DAT do not have a optical/TOSLINK digital-out and the EWX don't have a external electrical digital-in (i known this before buying

); so i thought this "internal" solution with a modified cable would be a good way;

the DAT output signal is specified as IEC/EIAC format and EWX's input requires S/PDIF format; IEC/EIAC seems to be only an older name for the S/PDIF format, so it should be cooperate;

when i configure EWX's digital-in to the external optical in (TOSLINK) and connect my standalone CD player to the EWX, everything works well: incoming clock recognized, synchronization successful and i'm able to hear and record the digital-in;

Any ideas about the DAT problem?

Greetings from
Duracell

weboneando · Oct 12, 2003

Have you checked that sample rate matches in both the DAT and the sound card?

Duracell · Oct 13, 2003

weboneando said:
Have you checked that sample rate matches in both the DAT and the sound card?

thanks for your hint, but i already tried auto detect and manual selecting;

i ordered an "digital coax to digital optical converter" (http://audioen.terratec.net/product.php?pid=12) today, hoping this solution will work;

zver · Oct 14, 2003

toothed belt is ripped=Disaster

Sorry bud..

Duracell · Oct 14, 2003

zver said:
toothed belt is ripped=Disaster Sorry bud..

yes i know, repairing (regenerated cylinder head) would cost ~ 2100 €, too much for a 9 year old car; ordered a Ford "Focus RS" today, now i have to wait approximately 2 weeks;

Duracell · Oct 15, 2003

today seems to be a good day;
1. got the digital converter (Terratec "Vice Versa") => recording from DAT to EWX's digital in works flawless now

2. got my new, lovely monitor Samsung SyncMaster 959NF;
3. my car dealer called me and said the Focus will arrive next week;

roadworker · Oct 16, 2003

Duracell said:
today seems to be a good day

LOL....you're spoiled ,my friend.....when things like that happen to me,I can tell ya it's a good year ,instead of a good day...

zver · Oct 16, 2003

Duracell said:
today seems to be a good day;
1. got the digital converter (Terratec "Vice Versa") => recording from DAT to EWX's digital in works flawless now
2. got my new, lovely monitor Samsung SyncMaster 959NF;
3. my car dealer called me and said the Focus will arrive next week;

Looks so sporty.,.real cute..But i dont like its 4 cylindars(2 litar engine-should be 4??)..v6 would be my choice always..Got cd-changer-great..Anyway..Enjoy all the toys..........And dont forget to change toothing belt every 100.000-or whatever is written in a manual,or you`ll looking for a new car again

Duracell · Oct 16, 2003

roadworker said:
when things like that happen to me, I can tell ya it's a good year ,instead of a good day...

your statement is typical for a married man;

zver said:
Looks so sporty.,.real cute..But i dont like its 4 cylindars(2 litar engine-should be 4??)..v6 would be my choice always..

is the civil offshoot of Ford's FIA World Rally Championship car and yes 4 cylinders because the original is 2 liter 4 cylinders too (but with more Turbo Pressure); i'm sure i will love this new adult toy;

And dont forget to change toothing belt every 100.000-or whatever is written in a manual,or you`ll looking for a new car again

the toothed belt was ripped after 55.00 kilometers (5.000 km before regular change); this happend the 3rd time in 9 years car life, 1. and 2. time Opel/Vauxal (General Motors) paid the bill, but now they won't pay anymore; so i won't buy a Opel/Vauxal anymore;