I love a GOOD valve pre. Noisy.... YUKFWIW just about any competent tube tape head preamp will be quieter than the tape itself, unless you are using low inductance heads.
Reel to Reel information, user tips and tricks...
Reel to Reel. I'm bringing my Reel to Reel rigs back into service. They have been in storage for almost 20 years.
I ordered, a new RtR pre amp. Decware ZP3 Phono/RtR valve preamp. I stopped using the medium, mainly while I was raising kids. I'm retired now getting everything in working order. I had the misfortune of loosing a lot of the gear. Tapes, preamp, and Otari MX50/50 BII with a "direct head tap" via RCA. Any RtR people out there.
New tape? Better tape? I'm using 10.5" and down. It has been a while..
I'm looking at any mods on dampening the reels or heads for sound tweaks.
I'm going to playback, and record. Any pointers, ideas, are sure welcome.
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, I know it's NOT digital. I like it, plane and simple.
No name callin', be polite, ok.. HAVE FUN...
Regards
I ordered, a new RtR pre amp. Decware ZP3 Phono/RtR valve preamp. I stopped using the medium, mainly while I was raising kids. I'm retired now getting everything in working order. I had the misfortune of loosing a lot of the gear. Tapes, preamp, and Otari MX50/50 BII with a "direct head tap" via RCA. Any RtR people out there.
New tape? Better tape? I'm using 10.5" and down. It has been a while..
I'm looking at any mods on dampening the reels or heads for sound tweaks.
I'm going to playback, and record. Any pointers, ideas, are sure welcome.
I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, I know it's NOT digital. I like it, plane and simple.
No name callin', be polite, ok.. HAVE FUN...
Regards
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You can get tape of all sorts (cassette, 1/4", 1/2", 1") from ATR Magnetics, the last remaining US supplier of audio tape www.atrtape.com When storing tape, its better in the attic than the basement! Get some packets of SilicaGel, and put a couple in the plastic bag with the reel of tape when you store it. This will help to prevent shedding. You can use a toaster oven to bake tape that is shedding if its not too far gone. Generally set on the lowest setting (about 140 degrees F) for about 2-3 hours, and if that did the trick the tape won't need baking again for months. |