Interesting what Meridian gear do you have. Do you think the xitel is better than the 568.2 ADC's for example?

Here are my thoughts so far

External recorder like the korg mr1. Depending on the implementation, in theory this should have the best sound qulity. I couldnt use its dsd modes though as the SB and 568 cant handle them. Its future proof and small. I can record away from my lapop then use USB to upload the data. No jitter issues.


568.2 digital out to pc (rme sound card) The 568's ADC's are probably not state of the art but maybe the implementation makes up for it? Its less convenient to use

phono stage into RME ADC's of my sound card. Possibly better converters. Still less convenient than the korg/edirol recorders.

Various USB sound cards - edirol/xitel etc. Again less convenient

Now if I could find a top quality digital recorder that could also act as an ADC into the 568.2 that would be interesting.

I don't mind trading a little convenience for sound quality. But if theres little to chose between them I'll either use the hardware I have as its cheaper or I'll get a korg as its simpler