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Reel to reel , is it real the hype!

I am thinking of venturing into the realm of reel to reel.
I have access to purchase an otari mtr10, with enhanced 1/2 “ head block, refurbished and recapped for 9k.
my system is in brief is ayre kxr and mxr twenties playing through magico M3 with Jl audio Gotham subs. Front end digital is souped up wolf streamer pure digital capable of playing 512 and 1024 dsd files , t+a sd 3100hv dac( capable of playing 1024 dsd native . Front end analogue is sme 30/2 with Lyra Etna lamda sl catridge playing through vandenhul grail Se+ phono stage.( please see my system page for details )
my question is will the otari give me better performance than my digital and vinyl front end . Thank you in advance .
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davidgwillett
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An audio buddy of mine and small group often compare DAC (good DAC) to records using different amps.  The DAC is generally the cleanest (playing DSD and high sample rates) but often misses that mood/deeper "visceral" feeling we get from records.  

His idea, not executed yet is we record from DAC via some nice silver cables to RTR tape.  Might get that done in the next month.
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jasonbourne52
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+1 jnovak! Good advice! 
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cleeds
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davidgwillett
... His idea, not executed yet is we record from DAC via some nice silver cables to RTR tape.
What would be the advantage of that? The tape dub can't possibly be higher fidelity than the source.
johnss
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keep in mind of you get an MTR-10 or 12, both were offered in 1/4 inch tape and 1/2 inch tape formats as two track and 4 track machines. 1/2 tape is addictive though......and 30 ips half inch can be like crack....
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cerrot
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I have 2 decks and enjoy them but be careful.  You are entering a world where tapes cost $400 and up.
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