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Audiophile Archive: Digitizing Reel to Reel Tapes

Could anyone please update me on the latest hardware and software required to digitize analogue media?

I have a friend who would like to archive his collection of live jazz recordings.

Another Audiogon thread for digitizing LP's suggested not bothering with digital conversion which I can understand, but the real issue is preservation, not debating the pros and cons of digital vs analogue.

(Of course, extra credit will be awarded for any suggestions that will also satisfy the snobbiest of audiophiles.)

And DOUBLE extra credit for solutions which offer 95% S.O.T.A. performance, but for a reasonable price.

Thank you.
cwlondon

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I copy my open reels to a Digital Audio Labs sound card.
I use Samplitude Master for my wave recorder. My intent is to have CD copies that I can listen to where ever I go.
Samlitude will record 192kHz but then you have to go to
16 bit if you want CD's you can play anywhere. The transfers
are great. My sound card sells for around $500.00 I had a
ARC44 card which did a respectible job also. That card can be had for alot less. Start small. The results may surprise
your friend. Joe
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