The "great" sound of reel to reel explained

"Plenty of variables to play with tape (reel-to-reel playback)! These parameters introduce distortions of harmonic content (particularly at low frequencies), and frequency and phase-response irregularities, and they reduce dynamic range, mainly affecting high-frequency transients through magnetic saturation and ‘self-erasure’ effects" but some of those that have chosen to go back to tape still believe that they are on the Holly-Grail path of the audiophile "purist" approach, when it is just another case of ignorance, not having the technical knowledge to explain what caused the changes to the sound. The very same can be said of vacuum tubes as a generalization! and make no mistake about it that this is the same behavior and attitude towards, power-cords (cables in general), isolation devices, power-conditioners and other various tweaks that make up the Great Audiophile Swindle! There is much mis-perception, misconception, unguided souls, marketing spin and unfounded and unsupported claims in High-End audio that take advantage of gullible and technically challenge audiophiles with deep pockets!

This observation is certainly true.

But audiophiles prefer the discomfort and unpleasantness of ever increasing accuracy, "transparency" and "resolution" to the contentedness of being happy with their systems.

Without this neurosis, they would have no reason to participate in these forums, or tweak, change or upgrade any of their equipment.

Regards,

I have been listening to the superior sound of reel for over 30 years; I don't need any explanation.

I agree, reel to reel captures some 'better sound', but I do doubt it was better then the lp. I have some AFRTS, 7.5 prerecorded tapes that were sourced from lp's. The transfers are very high quality as I have many of the original lps from which the transfers were made and I have compared them in some blind tests. The government spared no expense in creating the transfers, thank you all taxpayers. . As many R2R fans know Drake produced many tapes for FM radio stations that were sourced also from lp's, the also sound great but they don't equal the origian lp as 'better sound'.

Buconero, did the government use a state of the art TT, tonearm, and cartridge, when they recorded the LP?