Wow...what a thread!
Kip, I look forward to hearing your tapes and system as we both live in SoCal. It will be informative to compare/contrast the different Studers...
Ralph, thanks for sharing your extensive analogue tape experience with us! I'm learning more about the diverse possibilities of tape and machine; albeit, other than a Studer :-)
Mike, please keep us informed of any mods/customization of your Studer...as you know, I'm very enamored of your particular unit - alright, you all know what I mean! As a matter of fact, I've recently had a direct feed from the A820 to the monoblocks...excellent sound, thus far; however, I don't have fine control over the volume. I'm contemplating customizing the Studer's electronics...probably valves...maybe Tim dP? :-) Have you ever run your RTR directly to your Dart/Evolution combo?
Ken, there you've done it, again! ...spreading my molecules all over the joint to coalesce in Memphis during the 80's :-) You can now add recording engineer, mastering engineer, and producer to the liner notes of your Steve Horton tribute!
In awe of all of you,
Sam