normansizemore
Responses from normansizemore
| Reel to Reel uses - Inna,I don't believe the Studer will sound better then the Otari. What you will notice with regard to difference is how the Studer performs its functions. It's like a Swiss watch. Tape handling is smoother, the machine runs quite. Stopping and sta... | |
| LONDON Decca, Tzar DST and similar cartridges ct0517,That's a great question. In my experience a 1/2 track 15ips master tape is a close to live as I've ever heard. However the Decca really does a fantastic job of simulating a tape. We've all heard 'dynamic, sweet, rich,robust,liquid,wet' soun... | |
| LONDON Decca, Tzar DST and similar cartridges I have the Decca London, and use it with a Grace 747 tonearm. Everything you've read is true. It has a unique sonic presentation, and I haven't found anything that it doesn't play well. That said, you will still want to use other cartridges. M... | |
| Harvey Pekar talks collecting Well, I must admit that when you have a music obsession what does one do? I have often asked myself, when am I going to thin out my record collection? I never seem to answer. Storage is becoming a problem now having been doin this for 40+ years..... | |
| Reel to Reel uses - Inna,I too have cassettes and reel to reel tapes that I made in the seventies which still sound superb. Use good tape and handle properly, they will out last us.N | |
| Reel to Reel uses - Jnovak,Time to look for another Sony! The 880 is a really nice machine. The big Sony's have a wonderful sound. I would be happy with an 880-2! So many fine machines to choose from, and so much fun to use and listen too.Norman | |
| Reel to Reel uses - Inna,I used to own an Otari MX 5050. Excellent machine! What was especially nice was that though it was a full half track record and play it also featured a fourth quarter track playback head, which is usefull for many commercially available tape... | |
| Reel to Reel uses - livin_262002,When I bought my ReVox B77 half track new (series one), I thought nothing could top it. I still have it, but rarely ever use it. My Sony TC-765, and Pioneer RT-1050 sound so much better it's laughable. And I believe it is because t... | |
| Cleaning records. How often really? Seems that we all have a cure for dirty records. I use an Audio Technica brush and make my own cleaning fluid. I got the recipe from the December 1996 Stereophile. I clean every time I play. I have no ticks, clicks, or pops. In fact I can't r... | |
| Reel to Reel uses - Sam,A Tascam 32 or BR-20 are great machines. Even after servicing they are very inexpensive. Also, the Studer A807. A bit newer than an 810 and less money as well. I was wondering what microphones you use?Norman | |
| Reel to Reel uses - Honestly, in having owned Akai, Sony, Pioneer, ReVox, TEAC, Crown, Ampex, and Otari over the years, I have never had any of the them ever fail. Even through rugged use. I have a lot of recording studio experience (late 70's as a former studio m... | |
| Reel to Reel uses - Mountainsong,There are many good machines available. Don't be afraid to buy a used machine as most were very well built. I would get half track machine as that will allow you to play master copies. Sony, ReVox, TEAC, Tascam, Otari, Crown, Studer, ... | |
| Reel to Reel uses - Hello Sam,There are many to choose from. I originally used a NAGRA with fine results however 10.5 " reels are a must for me and the extension arms needed to accomodate the large reels for me were a problem. That and the machine must be laid onto a... | |
| Reel to Reel uses - I have been reading and seeing more and more reel to reel decks being used. They have been displayed at several audio shows over the last couple of years. With the Tape Project tapes, and United Home Audio's list of master copies, it seems that ... | |
| Turntable for life Years ago I rebuilt an old Dual 1229 and installed a Grace 747 on it. I use it every day, and have never had a problem. It functions flawlessly, is dead silent and looks great in its refinished plinth and since I did the work myself It's probably... |