What makes tape sound better than vinyl ?

Really great discussion.  Personally I prefer tape to vinyl. I am an analog junkie, but tape, especially master tapes sound best.  I also love using cassette.  I have hundreds and hundreds from over the years that still sound wonderful. I have  an audio buddy that  records every LP on the first play to TDK SA cassette, then he gives the LP's away as gifts.  His tapes, all made on an Advent 201 and sound
 great.  He's been doing this for over 40 years. The Advent is his main source for playback and I must say it sounds really good.  

I have an Advent as well (and many others) but would never consider it my primary playback.

inna, did you mention what machine you were using? I'm curious.  
I love tape.  It sound better (to me) than any CD.  In fact my favorite CD's are usually copied to 15ips half track reel to reel, which somehow makes them infinitely more listenable.  

Enjoy your cassettes.  I certainly do!
Norman

Norman, I have Nakamichi 682ZX. Yeah, I copy my favourite cds to tape too, never really use cd player except for recording. Definitely more listenable.

When you transfer vinyl to reel to reel, it sounds better on playback. The same goes for CD. Many professional audiophiles have concluded there is nothing better than reel to reel.

Since I just enjoy the results, and breaking down each element of why it sounds better takes the pleasure out of basking in the sound of a good reel, I can't help you on specifics.

Inna, this Bud's for you;


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Many years ago I noticed that the tape seemed to do something nice to the sound of vinyl.

Turned out the reason was because I was using headphones and the turntable didn’t like the vibration from the speakers. So I went about the process of providing for a vibration-free stand, platform and turntable and then the difference vanished- in fact went in favor of the LP.

Stand: custom Sound Anchors on Aurios Pro bearings
platforms: UltraResolution Technology (n.l.a.)