jackthehack said:
Most "off the shelf" MS-Windows based computers are not really suitable for use as PC based recording system due the amount of RF they radiate, any FCC Class B affixed thereto, that only guarantees that it won't interfere with TV/Radio reception.
If my PC is adding noise to recordings I can't detect it, but I can easily detect the noise added by my high-end tube preamp. I think this whole "PCs don't make good DAWs" things is nothing more than propaganda. I've done a lot of bass recordings on my PC that I sent to a guy using a Mac for mixdown and mastering and he never complained about my recordings being noisy.
But, as to the topic at hand, I have a set of stock Fender samarium cobalts in my MIM MIDI strat and I think they are fantastic. I've let some very experienced players borrow it from time to time and everyone seems genuinely impressed with the sound. Very quiet but a sweet tone that I really like.
JBD