I agree to the above except the fact that you can EDIT a DAT-tape which means that you can take your time f.e. to set track markers at the points where you want them to be or you can arrange a program with the possibility to change it before you burn it finally on a CD. That's what I use my DAT-recorder for PLUS for any live recording of course. I can't see sense recording a live event on to a CD unless you will copy it to a tape later in the studio or at home for further editing. When it comes to sound quality the DAT-unit itself makes a huge difference but that might be the same with a CD-recorder. I use my WADIA 27ix as for the DAC anyway.
Good luck!
Good luck!