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> I am currently using a pair of Joe Meek JM-47 "Meekrophones" (large > diaphragm cardioid condensers). He has a couple of Marshall mics, but > doesn't like them. I'm recommending a pair of Oktava MK-012 condensers. > The Marantz 671 is selling everywhere for $999, it's the 670 that goes for > $700. I'm just wondering if the "dramatically improved" preamps in the 671 > are worth the extra $200 or if a better deal could be had with a cheaper > recorder and an external pre. > > -Matt S > Matt, I've never heard 'em, so I'm not sure. I do know that the Marantz tech people at least say that the preamps are completely different from the 670--and in a good way. Have you looked at the Oade Brothers modifications? http://www.oade.com If you only need a 16 bit machine and the Oade specs look good to you, it might make sense to get a modified 670. For the record, I'm not connected to Oade at all--I've just heard good things about their PMD mods. andy -- Andy Kolovos Archivist/Folklorist Vermont Folklife Center www.vermontfolklifecenter.org akolovos @ vermontfolklifecenter.org