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NOS Tube cleaning
Good posts, everyone!Albert, what do you do for tube sockets?Thanks,Sam 
Mogami wire vs Signal Cable inter and Linn K400
Hi Sbrownnw,I have 2549 in my system and have recently auditioned Mogami 3173 which is excellent :-)I need to listen more comparing the 3173 to the AQ Sky which is also resident in my rig.I'll post my thoughts in my system thread once I collect mo... 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Thanks, Eckart!I'll send you some images of the Esoteric P-0s manual...it's in Japanese :-)-Sam 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Eckart,Neumanns, especially the tube-mikes are great for recording. I also have good experiences with the Studer mixers, if they are checked and in a good condition.Recording on Tapes is wonderful, even at home!Very cool...I want to do this, too :... 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Neumann U-67's...Mmmm...good :-)Vbr,Sam 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Acknowledged and agreed, Ralph!That's why I'm looking for a Nagra IV-S ;-)Very best regards,Sam 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Johnss,I still do some live to 2 track work, mostly hi rez digital, but sometimes still lug along a hi speed analog half track.ALRIGHT! What mics, pres, and mixer are you using for your location gigs?Best regards,Sam 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Hahahaha, Eckart!!Good one ;-)-Sam 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Eckart,It's tough to remain cool around so much HOT gear ;-)Certainly, central A/C plays a vital role in keeping me stable, haha.Vbr,Sam 
My audiophile take on the symphony last night.
Hi Frogman,There is no substitute for that "hard to describe" immediacy of hearing performers live;Let no one labor under misapprehension -- enjoying a tune on your stereo system, car audio rig, et al. is rewarding; however, to paraphrase some ad ... 
What is the best Reel To Reel machine ever built?
Wow, that's one hell of a story, Lewm!I'm glad I had the opportunity to enjoy it, vicariously :-)Best,Sam 
What is your most beautiful component?
The Studer A820 Reel-to-Reel Recorder. 
My audiophile take on the symphony last night.
Prcinka,I never had hifi system better then live event...Well, perhaps you have...consider a live amplified concert in a sports arena versus hearing the album, i.e. analog - hehe, at home.From Fleetwood Mac to Stevie Wonder and Pablo Cruise to Ear... 
The Reeses Cup: components that come together perf
It appears she is well-read, Cpk...summa cum laudeBest regards,Sam 
My audiophile take on the symphony last night.
Bizango1,I expect the symphonic sensory experience one has from the conductor's podium will be different than being 10-12 rows back, dead center.What we experience vis-a-vis our audio system/room is the reproduction of recorded sound...a sound tha...