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How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
Hi Sam,I have an A810 and would be interested in an 820, about how much does one go for now? 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
Ok Ray, I do understand what you are saying and agree for the most part; but I also agree with Mike as well. Now if your recordings come out sounding as good as the source to your ears, that's all that really matters. Now looking at it from the ot... 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
It sounds to me like you two guys should make a tape and swap with each other, and let the chips fall where they may!!!jsman 
Why Not Bring Back Analog, Reel to Reel Tape
BTW I have a subscription to the Tape Project and have compared some of the tapes to the LP's, it is no contest the tapes win hands down. 
Why Not Bring Back Analog, Reel to Reel Tape
Dopogue I have a copy of (Kind of Blue) 7.5 4track and I think it sounds fantastic on my Otari/Seduction. 
Cart option for VPI turntables
I love my Dyna 20x 
The best speaker you ever heard?
The ones in my living room, heavly moddified Klipsch K-Horns with fc260 tratrix horn and a BMS 4592 2in driver. 
Reel tapes recommendations
If you don't like the idea of playing your tapes all the way through, I suggest you record them that way you would not ruin your TP tapes. 
Horns and 2in Drivers
Yes a hornload 2in comprssion driver. 
Looking For More Detail
In response to your post my friend has offered me his Hovland Music Groove II IC's to try. I will try them starting tomorrow. 
Cartridge Output
Ok guys sorry about the confusion, here is something from the Rogue website. frequency response: 1Hz-200KHz ± 1dB- THD: <0.1%- gain: line stage: 23dB- gain - mm phono: 65dB- gain - mc phono: 75dB- RIAA accuracy: ± 0.1dB- rated output: 1.5V- max... 
Looking For More Detail
I forgot to mention VPI setup the cartrdge using a scope. 
Looking For More Detail
My budget would be no more than $1500-2000, my current IC are Audioquest Copperheads. Telefunken and Mullards are the tubes in my phono. 
What are the treasures in your vinyl library?
My copies of 1st pressings of Led Zeppelin's I-IV and Pink Floyds DSOTM. 
Nitty Gritty Mini-Pro cleaning machine
I use the manual one with excellent results, no problems with changing out the velour. I also use the VPI brush instead of the N.G. one. I do clean both sides as well.