I have been using the Sony MDS-JE330 now for
almost a month. This is a very well constructed
unit. No cheap quality or short cuts here. The
unit is black and would be welcome in any
livingroom. The record/playback from this unit
is unbelievable. I use the optical input on the
back to connect to my Sony CDP-CD335 CD player.
When recording optical/digital the record volume
is autoset. The resulting recording is a 100%
duplicate. The analog is also as far as I can
hear the same. I use the optical input so I do
not have to mess with the record input level. On
major drawback is when recording digital the copy
protection scheme is active and will not premit
you to recopy the copy. I have never tried to
recopy a copy but the copy protection scheme is
talked about all over the internet. The Sony MDS-
JE330 is has all the editing features of the more
expensive decks and sound just as good. You do
not get a time stamp, pitch control and the other
bells and whistles of the MDS-JE520 and up but
you also are no paying hundreds of dollars
either. I purchased the Sony MDS-JE330 as all I
wanted was good recordings and basic editing.
The Sony MDS-JE330 sells for $199.95 at BEST BUY
and CIRCUIT CITY. I highly recommend this deck.
You will not be disappointed.
The only downside is an optical/Digital output
would be nice, but considering the price I can
not scream to loud.
Enjoy .......