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A New Reel to Reel Tape Deck?
Norman,Let's hope you are right about the comeback of tape.I think, besides other things, that people just got tired of digital and of computers in general, they want something more authentic. 
What the *#$@ happened??
You could ask Clearaudio for the advice. As for tuning as opposed to just absorbing, I will be the first one to support this approach. After all I have Michael Green free resonance speakers. You can easily overwhelm them with very loud music, but ... 
Thanks to all who have helped me in my quest for excellent sound.
You will be back sooner or later. 
A New Reel to Reel Tape Deck?
They mean Studer is back? Or is it Nagra? 
What the *#$@ happened??
I am surprised too. I have 3" maple block under my Nottingham Spacedeck and everything is fine. 
What the *#$@ happened??
Could you tell us which woods you are taling about? Also, what table is that?Generally speaking, it is not simple with woods. Maple is the most popular, I never heard anyone use ebony or ironwood, as an example.You probably got a lot of vibration ... 
Latest Absolute Sound
I really like the sound of Ferrari under acceleration. It's like an orchestra at La Scala. I've never driven one. If I do I'll want one and won't feel too good. But Koenigsegg appears to sound more primal and powerful, like a message from prehisto... 
Reel to Reel uses -
I get the feeling that, generally speaking, people who are tape heads sound different than vinyl heads. Of course, there are those who are both. Truer to the roots you know. Long live the tape! 
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The Koenigsegg sounds better than any hifi and evidently feels great too while being a real wild animal. This is the ultimate audiophile rig. I would move anywhere to be able to drive it, but first I would have to learn serious driving, it would b... 
Turntable Wars- Reviewers take sides
They should increase the price to half a million euros - that will help sell it. The figure of 280000 euros doesn't look convincing. Those people in Germany have no real confidence. 
Reel to Reel uses -
Anyone using 1/2" machine for home listening? 
Turntable for life
Interestingly, no-one mentioned Continuum and Rockport so far. 
Reel to Reel uses -
I am glad that there are still many enthusiasts of RTR decks. I hope, this is going to be my next big audiophile project. Otari would probably be more than enough, though Studer sounds very appealing. I think, I heard that Studer also has legendar... 
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Regardless of priorities, $80k is a lot of money for most people, either Americans or Europeans. I would have to be making something like quarter of million dollars per year to may be able to justify such expense. I prefer older cars though, moder... 
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As someone said - the New World is a disaster but the Old one is no achievement-.Personally, I don't think that any fathers let alone founding fathers like democracy, it threatens their authority and  ' God given right ' to implement the original ...