Open Reel Curious
I am relatively new to audiophile level listening, with a respectable SS system, streaming mainly, with some discs and vinyl in the mix as well. But I am intrigued with open reel. Yet I am also a bit intimidated. There is clearly a learning curve regarding equipment, calibration, tape types, etc, not to mention a pretty major expense.
It seems like there are only a very few places to listen and learn - Brooklyn, LA, Vancouver, BC…? Anyone know of places in Chicago or Detroit where one can go to hear high-end open reel demos and talk to knowledgeable people in person? Anyone have any advice, like “Run! Run far away!” lol.
Maybe that made sense in the 70s, but now (a) blank tape costs more than the LP being recorded on it, and (b) music is (almost) free to stream anyway. So since financial gain isn’t the reason, what is? Good question @dogberry asked. Maybe @jemmer01 will chime in |
Using a reel to reel deck to preserve rare vinyl on tape is certainly a reasonable use of the technology, especially when one wishes to avoid the AD conversion inherent to ripping. Asking a question of whether / how dubbing vinyl to tape might affect SQ also seemed reasonable. @dishman442 it's okay to be upset, but indicating why and at whom always helps everyone understand where you're coming from. |
