Anyone buys master tape dubs ?

They are $300-$600 from reliable sources. Are they worth it ? Not that I am thinking of it at present..

inna01-12-2021 11:57pm

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tomic601 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 12,911 posts 01-22-2021 at 06:48am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Bottlehead has a nice tube rtr forum, tapes ( w royalty to the artists if that is important to you ) and some links to kit built tube electronics for your deck.
scar972 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 01-24-2021 at 02:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes, master tape dubs are great and they are extremely addicting...will make you go broke quick! I’m all in for exchanging tapes. I have a couple of fully calibrated Studers ready to copy tapes.
inna OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,296 posts 02-01-2021 at 03:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does Studer A810 sound much better than Otari 5050 ?
scar972 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 225 posts 02-06-2021 at 10:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No. The Otari 5050 sound is more focused and modern when compared to Studer A810, Studer sounds bigger and more open but it’s personal preference IMO. What makes the Studer A810 desirable is it is the best tape handler of all the compact machines. It is extremely gentle on tapes, very well built, sounds great, modular, lots of parts remaining in case something goes wrong, has a professional pedigree, and it’s a Studer.