I make party tapes from LPs played on my Technics SL-1200G using modern blank tape on an Otari MX-5050B2-II (1/2track, 1/4") and Teac A3300-SX (1/4 track, 1/4"), both at 7.5 ips. The decks were refurbished by Reel Pro Sound Guys, both had light use and great head life left.
The sound is fantastic, and my friends think they look cool. The dynamic range and S/N seems excellent with modern tape. True, the rec/play amps are decades old, but both machines use discreet transistors. I think the tape sounds better than dubs to my Tascam DA-3000 in 192/24 mode.
The sound is fantastic, and my friends think they look cool. The dynamic range and S/N seems excellent with modern tape. True, the rec/play amps are decades old, but both machines use discreet transistors. I think the tape sounds better than dubs to my Tascam DA-3000 in 192/24 mode.