@Mahler123. Probably Paragon Audio on Jackson Rd.
Open Reel Curious
I am relatively new to audiophile level listening, with a respectable SS system, streaming mainly, with some discs and vinyl in the mix as well. But I am intrigued with open reel. Yet I am also a bit intimidated. There is clearly a learning curve regarding equipment, calibration, tape types, etc, not to mention a pretty major expense.
It seems like there are only a very few places to listen and learn - Brooklyn, LA, Vancouver, BC…? Anyone know of places in Chicago or Detroit where one can go to hear high-end open reel demos and talk to knowledgeable people in person? Anyone have any advice, like “Run! Run far away!” lol.
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Here is a list of R2R pre-recorded tapes: https://thereeltoreelrambler.com/resources/where-to-buy-music-on-tape/ I still maintain a 15ips 2T tape copied from the original master can be the ultimate in terms of SQ, albeit at a vey high cost. One of my favorite sources of R2R tapes is Acoustic Sounds: https://store.acousticsounds.com/s/462?x=y&banner_id=317 There tapes, copied from the original master (or copy of), can sound about as good as it gets. In addition to a Revox PR99 Mk2 I also stream from an Aurender N10 and play records on a high end TT (Michell Engineering GyroDec, SME IV and Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony MM cartridge). A good R2R tape is often far superior to streaming or an LP in terms of SQ. |
I purchased a NOS Revox A77 4 track many years ago, only a display piece at this point. Why? While I powered it up and listened when first received, the cost and hassle of replacing caps or entire boards is one thing, cost of software another, finally I already have nice vinyl and streaming setups. I hardly listen to my vinyl as it is, high end streaming sound quality doesn't have to play second fiddle to fine analog sources. |
+1 @fa8362 |
This may be a stupid question: surely a home recorded R2R tape of an LP or a CD cannot sound any better than the source material? Which makes me ask what the point is? I can see that buying pre-recorded tapes, or recording a live performance (if done competently) would be advantageous, but not copying an LP. |
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