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  1. Andrew K

    New source for Master Calibration tapes; ATR Service Inc.

    Hi there, Thank yo for very good question. There are numerous sources of alignment tapes available on the market, including MRL. Based on our experience and feedback from customers/studios around the world, there are no trustworthy reliable source that can be used as a reference etalon. We...
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    New source for Master Calibration tapes; ATR Service Inc.

    available Calibration tapes 1/4” - timing per tone 30 sec.; - flux level 250 nWb/M or 320 nWb/M - NAB/CCIR/AES - single or double speed all above can be customised per request. 7.5ips-$150; 15ips-$150; 30ips-$160 Dual speed tape $210 plus shipping. 1/2” tapes will be ready for production...
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    New source for Master Calibration tapes; ATR Service Inc.

    working on it right now. just email me your enquiry please.
  4. Andrew K

    New source for Master Calibration tapes; ATR Service Inc.

    Bette and I are good friends. I am very proud to keep the name and culture of Mike Spitz creation. Not to mention - the ATR is stated for Analog Tape Recorder + Service off cource :) and our new alignment tape has name MASTER CALIBRATION TAPE. Thanks!
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    New source for Master Calibration tapes; ATR Service Inc.

    Hello, Yes you are right that for most of the users it is complicated to align machine properly. But if you want to get the best sound quality then you have to have (MUST) your machine properly calibrated and have to do so on regular basis. Just because of mechanical "deviations" (considering...
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    New source for Master Calibration tapes; ATR Service Inc.

    Hi there, the ATR Service is no longer affiliated with ATR Magnetics. We can use the RTM or ATR Tapes per customer's preference. You are welcome to reach us at anytime. Thanks, Andrey (ATR Service, Inc.)
  7. Andrew K

    DaVa Reference Cartridge with Tube PSU for sale - excellent

    I have for sale DaVa Reference cartridge with Tube PSU. In practically new condition. Has about 120 hours. Used with my Wave Kinetics NVS Reference turntable and Durand Tosca Reference (one of three Joel ever made) top tonearm. Got it directly from Darius Valunas, DaVa a few months ago. This a...
  8. Andrew K

    Technics dPv/EAR - RS1700 Reel to Reel modified by Tim deParavicini

    This is a rare opportunity to own a high-end legend and an audiophile extreme quality piece. For sale is dPv EAR RS-1700 playback and recording tape machine modified in UK by Tim de Paravicini (dPv/EAR) in pristine condition. The tape path and electronics modified to provide the best possible...
  9. Andrew K

    Converting original master tapes to hi res - What are the steps?

    Hey Gary, good to hear from you! Yep... I am still in Siberia yet. Will drop you email... :))
  10. Andrew K

    Converting original master tapes to hi res - What are the steps?

    Hey Bruce, by reading your message recalled about the test tone calibration for my RS1700. Will do it upon my return. Found bunch of 24/96, 24/192 on local site here in Russia. Some guys here are doing A-D conversion from LPs and published for free download. Some are my favorites and sound much...

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