why would anybody consider tape recording an ultimate sound ? tape noise between recordings irritates a hell out me... i do understand that in 1970-80s there was no choice and reel to reel was the thing ... not any more ... now if you enjoy tape hissing and vinyl crackling good for you...i prefer silence where it suppose to be
Why no interest in reel to reel if you're looking for the ultimate sound?
Wondering why more people aren't into reel to reel if they're looking for the ultimate analog experience? I know title selection is limited and tapes are really expensive, but there are more good tapes available now than ever before.
People refer to a recording as having "master tape quality", well you can actually hear that master tape sound through your own system and the point of entry to reel to reel is so much more affordable than getting into vinyl. Thoughts?
People refer to a recording as having "master tape quality", well you can actually hear that master tape sound through your own system and the point of entry to reel to reel is so much more affordable than getting into vinyl. Thoughts?
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Tape is a natural medium. It breathes. Tape has sparkle, air, warmth and musicality, you know, things that are conspicuously absent from tape’s digital brethren. Exceptions some digitally remastered cassettes such as the 1994 Jimmy Page Led Zeppelin remasters, digitally remastered Country Joe and the Fish on Vanguard. |
geoffkait, I agree with you. I read this thread very wistfully, because back in 1975, I bought Sony TC 558 RTR, and I had a lot of fun making mix tapes with my turntable, and even recording off of the radio. Even at 7.5 ips, it sounded great; but I just think that for the average Joe, those days are over. At that time, it was still only for audio guys, but now it's only for wealthy audio guys. |
Proper Reel to Reel is my dream, i wish to have one. Some of my old pictures on 35mm film: This is from my grandfather, it was a USSR hi-fi standard in the 70’s :) This is a killer Studer master recorder i’ve heard in the studio in Helsinki |
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