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In Reply to: Newbie looking for a r2r tape machine. Any recommendations? posted by jeromelang on January 25, 2012 at 02:44:13:
Isn't it great how threads can get "hijacked"
One poster did "correctly" ask the question - what do you want to do with a deck. Good question: Do you only want to playback - or record and playback? If record - just in your listening room - or might you want to do some "location" recording down the road.
If you don't have any "reel" ideas at this point and are just thinking of "getting into tape" then I always suggest one of the "pro-sumer" Revox machines - from the A77 up thru the PR99. They can be had relatively cheaply; work VERY dependably and (reasonably priced) parts will always be available for them. If you just want to listen, then as you are probably aware, "firmware" (ie - prerecorded material) is getting (or already there) expensive. If you want to record - new blank tape is up to $50 a reel.
I find 15ips perfectly acceptable, in fact have heard (and recorded) some 7.5ips that is downright scary.
Getting the best "sound" in playback is another story - involving the "right" transport / head / and playback electronics. I've found that the playback electronics (and to a lesser degree the record electronics) to have the major sonic failings of the "chain".
In any case - good luck
Charles
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- RE: Newbie looking for a r2r tape machine. Any recommendations? - stellavox 02/19/1207:56:56 02/19/12 (2)
- RE: Newbie looking for a r2r tape machine. Any recommendations? - mcgjohn@yahoo.com 16:03:22 02/20/12 (1)
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