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.
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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+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. |
Maybe that made sense in the 70s, but now (a) blank tape costs more than the LP being recorded on it, and (b) music is (almost) free to stream anyway. So since financial gain isn’t the reason, what is? Good question @dogberry asked. Maybe @jemmer01 will chime in |
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