hypoman

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Does anyone collect something else other than music.
Keuffel & Esser Leroy lettering equipment as well as Letterguide lettering equipment.  For those not familiar, these were pantographic type templates that were used extensively in the engineering and architectural fields before the age of comp... 
Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound?
tomic, my PR99 MkIII is IEC eq (CCIR for us old timers). It lives in the wooden case that was offered as an option and has the confidence monitor amp/speaker unit as well.My Zoom is the F8n and I also have the FRC-8 control surface which is very c... 
Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound?
glupson, doing an overhaul requires some decent soldering skill, a basic understanding of electronics and above all, patience.  The mechanical disassembly of even a well designed machine like the A77 can be challenging.  Having a service manual is... 
Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound?
There are many reel to reel machines on eBay, but I think one needs to be cautious as even the best ones, if 25 years or older would almost always need some serious service.  Electrolytic capacitors have a finite shelf/use life and trim pots tend ... 
What other Hobbies or Interests Do You Have?
Fine art black & white photography.  I work with 4x5 and 5x7 folding wooden view cameras, expose and process film using the zone system, create unsharp masks prior to printing and print and process in a wet darkroom.  I won't bore you with equ...