jsman

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PP or SET tube amp best resolution on horns?
I use a Sophia 300B MKII amp with Klipsch K-Horns, it is rated @9wpc probably more like 4-5 watts; but it sure is sweet. 
Are you using anti-skating or not
I use the Lemco wire with my Scoutmaster. 
reel to reel
I have an Otari MX5050-BII 2 this a two track play and record deck, it also has a four track playback head as well. Great deck it is a work horse. 
VPI tone arm set up
I use a Dyna 20X S.V. with my Scoutmaster and love it. 
Why Not Bring Back Analog, Reel to Reel Tape
Dlanselm glad you got to expirence some of what a few others have been doing for a while now. Tape really is good under the proper conditions. 
Why Not Bring Back Analog, Reel to Reel Tape
10-12-08 I would agree with you as for the time part, but for the bes ... Well I have a subscription to the TP tapes, and I assure you that they are the best source my system has ever seen. That was a big reason for getting them, all the time, mon... 
Why Not Bring Back Analog, Reel to Reel Tape
I would agree with you as for the time part, but for the best sound the analog tape is hard to beat. 
Why Not Bring Back Analog, Reel to Reel Tape
johnnyb53 the only flaw in your post is the fact that a TP tape from the master is second or third generation, and the the Lp is much further down the road. More like fifth, six, or seventh generation. 
Anti-skate
What if you don't use anti skate? 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
For the guys with 2track 15ips ability the Tape Project Tapes are a sound to be heard. 
Reel to Reel Mods
I think the tape pre in question will provide enough gain to do this. Would there be any other reasons or issues you can think of? 
Opinions on Glass Shelves
I have glass shelves in my system and unless I tap pretty hard there is no effect. 
Please Help How to load my Grado?I am lost.
Set it for 47k ohms, that should do the trick. 
Burning CD from I-Tunes
Flyin2jz if I am not mistaken when you download songs from the itunes they come in mp3 format, not what you want. MP3 quality is terrible at best!!! 
Directv music channel versus AM/FM Tuner ?
I have two Scott tuners and they are light years ahead of any music channels.