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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. 

mattsca

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jperry
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The Good:

The sound is close to unbeatable with the right machine and tape

A good tape deck isn't really expensive

The Bad:

After hearing it returning to a lesser medium is difficult

A great tape deck is expensive

Great prerecorded tapes are expensive ($300 ++)

I decided to not have a tape deck because of the expense of the software.

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