Tascam DV-RA1000 - Has it been abandoned? - Michi

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Tascam DV-RA1000 - Has it been abandoned?

Have had this recorder on order at Sweetwater.com since Nov. 2004.
First announced ship date was 12-05-04. Since then, it has been delayed to 12-11-04, 12-22-04, 1-07-05, 1-11-05, 1-22-05, 02-05-05, 2-11-05, 2-22-05, 3-05-05, 3-15-05, and now they're saying April of 05. (I know, a long list. But that's kind of ridiculous for shipping delays)
Same story at most pro audio places I talk to; most interestingly though, recently, a shop that claimed "Ships in 24 hours" for the product, told me that it *may not be released at all* due to "Sony giving up on DSD". I don't put much stock in this answer since reputable dealers (Sweetwater and Musicians' Friend) say it will still ship. (Sweetwater says its a 'parts procurement problem')
After being on hold with Tascam for an hour to their (Apparently 8-line max) support line, I could get no answer from them except that "the product is not currently available".
Does ANYONE have any information on this device? What may be causing it to be delayed so long?

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Topic - Tascam DV-RA1000 - Has it been abandoned? - Michi 23:27:24 02/19/05 (5)

Re: Tascam DV-RA1000 - Has it been abandoned? - Jonathan Knight 23:16:12 02/24/05 (1)

Well, that's good news at least... - Michi 01:35:28 02/25/05 (0)

Re: Tascam DV-RA1000 - Has it been abandoned? - tavegia@bellsouth.net 17:40:16 02/20/05 (2)

Nah, Musiciansfriend.com is on the delay-train too... - Michi 03:37:40 02/21/05 (1)

Official word now is Mid April. - Michi 11:34:57 03/13/05 (0)

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