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Opinions on reel-to-reel tape, and/or recommendations? : r/audiophile

It's very inconvenient. Can yield amazingly rich detail and dynamics but can also be extremely expensive. Tape decks need restoration/serviced.

The dangerous world of Reel-to-Reel Tape - Audiogon Forums

It feels like I re-entered the world of tape knowing full well of all the downsides, yet I did it anyway. I spent much of my youth glued to ...

Reel to Reel, Worth It Or Not? - AudioKarma

It plays very well and it is a lot of fun to play for those who have never seen one. I am 61 and almost no one 50 or under has ever seen one. My ...

Reel-To-Reel Tape - Positive Feedback

15-ips, 2-track reel-to-reel tapes (and LPs) requires getting as close to the original master tape as is humanly possible.

Does Reel-to-Reel Sound Better Than Vinyl? - RX Reels

Because modern reel-to-reel tape produces superior sound quality. In this article, we'll explore: The history of reel-to-reel technology; When ...

Cassette versus Reel to Reel, what's your opinion? | Tapeheads.net

My choice is Elcaset. Superb format, reel to reel quality and as easy to use as normal cassette deck.

All about Reel-to-Reel Tapes | Audio Science Review (ASR) Forum

At its very best the LP can't be any better than the digital file, though there may be some pleasant artefacts added. These tapes are truly ...

Is a reel to reel tape deck a good investment for an audiophile?

With reel to reel, the big problem is that recording tape deteroriates and is harder to store properly than vinyl. The complexity of R to R ...

Audiophile Reel to Reel Tape - Is it worth the fuss? Absolutely!

Audiophile Reel to Reel Tape - Is it worth the fuss? Absolutely! · Comments226.

your thoughts on reel to reel recording? - Gearspace

These use tape on what's known as a "cine spool", as opposed to the NAB found on bigger machines. These would be great for getting a really " ...

Is Reel-to-Reel the Ultimate Playback Format? - YouTube

... thoughts on the top formats ... -to-reel tapes from Analogue Productions. However, preparing his vintage Teac A-3300SX reel-to-reel tape ...

45 Year Old Reel To Reel Tape - What Can I Expect?

An old pal of mine recently found a number of reel to reel tapes of our old band music from back in the 70's. They're quarter inch tapes ...

What Tape Should I Choose? - Reel to Reel Warehouse

These newer tapes might not be the best choice for older machines that were not designed for their capabilities. New tapes are also relatively expensive and ...

So, There's a Secret Reel-to-Reel Tape Club? - Audiophile Review

Each reel is approximately 60 minutes +/-. And contains 24 songs of various artist of the day. The songs range from Sinatra to Zepplin and ...

What is R2R tape and what's so great about it? – Dave Denyer

It is my considered view that despite all of the advantages and advances in digital audio tech in recent years, master tape quality open reel tape still offers ...

Are reel-to-reel tape recorders still used? - Quora

The quality of good reel to reel recordings is excellent and I still have some from the 1970s on 7 1/2 i.p.s. tapes on professional tapes which ...

[Review] Reel recorders - The Holy Grail of Audio

This machine was Mono and recorded full track. Originally designed to play paper tape it seemed to work well with later Cellulose Acetate tape of the 7 1/2" ...

Which Reel to Reels to buy and stay away from? - AudioKarma

I traded a tuning of the pipe organ worth $225.00 for it, which was a mistake. This one is by far the most unreliable tape deck of any sort I've ...

I forgot how good Reel-To-Reel can sound - Head-Fi

I think that pre-recorded reel tapes offer the best in soundstage,imaging,separation,extension,detail,you name it. I just love reel tapes and think they sound ...

Sony Reel to Reel - Summary

Here is my review of most Sony reel to reel tape recorders in two words. Just. Don't. ... One of the earliest North American Sony reel to reels was the TC-102, a ...