Hifidelio Pro Query

[devc]

I am looking for an audio hard disk recorder with cd burner and I was hoping someone could confirm whether or not the Hifidelio Pro suits my needs.

Firstly I want to convert a load of vinyl to digital format.
Is this easily done at high quality?
Is there a way of editing the recording e.g. to remove leading and trailing silence?

Secondly, I want to record live dj mixes (from cdj's).
Can track markers be inserted in real time?
Can track markers be inserted after the recording has stopped?

Thirdly, once I have recorded and saved the mixes to the hard disk (with track markings), can I then burn a cd of the mix with no gaps between tracks?
Can normal PC/data cd's be used to burn audio cd's on this machine?

I also have a load of mp3's on my PC I would like to add to the machine - is there a way to copy these onto the hard disk over the network?

I would appreciate any info anyone can share, espcially if they have used the Hifidelio in the same way I am intending to use it.

 

[shezzy2k]

I've recently bought one of these and have not had enough time to play with it, so cant fully answer your questions.

Here's a great source of info from dedicated Hifidelio forum...it's in German though, so I use the google translator...

http://translate.google.com/transla...ct=result&prev=/search?q=hifidelio+user&hl=en

Hope this helps

 

[devc]

Cheers for that mate, will take a look at that forum.

Anyone else got any first hand experience of this machine in relation to my needs?

 

[devc]

Also, can this machine stream a live feed i.e. can it act as a pass through and stream what ever is being played through it like output from an amp without hitting its hard disk?

 

[Mr Forgetful]

I've recently bought one of these and have not had enough time to play with it, so cant fully answer your questions.

Here's a great source of info from dedicated Hifidelio forum...it's in German though, so I use the google translator...

http://translate.google.com/transla...ct=result&prev=/search?q=hifidelio+user&hl=en

Hope this helps

Shezzy,
Could you please tell me where you purchased the Hifidelio from, I've been looking for one for a few months now?

Dave

 

[shezzy2k]

Got it on eBay from Germany...

I wanted the Pro-S which is the latest version and apparently not available in this country according to HifiBitz & Superfi who had the Pro version listed a few weeks ago.

Here are the links to the eBay seller I bought from...

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/expert-shop

Silver Version
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hifidelio-PRO...hZ008QQcategoryZ19616QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem
Black Version
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hifidelio-PRO...hZ008QQcategoryZ19616QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

This chap accepts Paypal which is why I went for it...I had no problems...you can also make him an offer and knock the price down a bit.

Hope this helps

 

[brookheather]

I have had a Hifidelio Pro for over a year and love it - the manual is available here:

http://www.hermstedt.de/downlds/manuals/Hifidelio_manual_En.zip


You can record vinyl by connecting the output from your amp to the analogue inputs on the Hifidelio.

I don't think it has any track marking capability or editing - you would need a PC I guess.

You can easily copy your MP3s over the network to the Hifidelio (you can see its import folder in Windows Explorer) - it will read the tags for the track information.

- Simon.

 

[brookheather]

Shezzy,
Could you please tell me where you purchased the Hifidelio from, I've been looking for one for a few months now?

Dave

There is a new Pro S model currently available from a seller on eBay for only £599. There is also a Dutch seller on eBay selling the 80Gb version for about £469 - you can always upgrade the hard drive if required - I used this seller (stassen-hifi) last year when I bought mine.

- Simon.

 

[shezzy2k]

There is a new Pro S model currently available from a seller on eBay for only £599. There is also a Dutch seller on eBay selling the 80Gb version for about £469 - you can always upgrade the hard drive if required - I used this seller (stassen-hifi) last year when I bought mine.

- Simon.

I wish there was a Pro-S around at that price when I was looking

Quick question for you...How do you find the audio quality of the Hifidelio?

I'm thinking of sending mine here for an audio upgrade...

http://www.hifidelio.nl

Only thing is it'll cost about £500 all in. I know I could plug it into an external DAC, but I'm keen to avoid having extra boxes.

What are your thoughts?

 

[Mr Forgetful]

There is a new Pro S model currently available from a seller on eBay for only £599. There is also a Dutch seller on eBay selling the 80Gb version for about £469 - you can always upgrade the hard drive if required - I used this seller (stassen-hifi) last year when I bought mine.

- Simon.

Damn, I never got there in time, missed opportunity

 

[devc]

Hi,

Can someone please confirm if normal data cd's can be used to burn music onto with this machine?

Also, can the cd's be burnt without gaps between songs e.g. for a live set.

Cheers.

 

[firedog55]

I think you can do everything you asked about (below) except add track markers in real time. Works great for recording LPs.

"Firstly I want to convert a load of vinyl to digital format.
Is this easily done at high quality?
Is there a way of editing the recording e.g. to remove leading and trailing silence?

Secondly, I want to record live dj mixes (from cdj's).
Can track markers be inserted in real time?
Can track markers be inserted after the recording has stopped?

Thirdly, once I have recorded and saved the mixes to the hard disk (with track markings), can I then burn a cd of the mix with no gaps between tracks?
Can normal PC/data cd's be used to burn audio cd's on this machine?

I also have a load of mp3's on my PC I would like to add to the machine - is there a way to copy these onto the hard disk over the network?:"