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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    Wow, did you guys feel better getting that off your chest? Decks vary enormously, but whatever. The experts have spoken.
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    This was mostly an exercise in 'what if' for tape nerds. Actually, using the new Fox tape (same as the new Pyrol reel tape, same company) a cassette sounds extremely low noise without any dolby noise reduction.
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    New Analog Audio Design Reel-To-Reel Tape Playback Deck In Production

    Hat's off to anyone with the skill and dedication to do this! Modern computer electronics greatly simplifies the transport control but the mechanical design and manufacturing to make a quality transport still needs to be first rate for a reel to reel.
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    I have a rebuilt Nak 700ZXL and a 482. Both have been cleaned and at least partially recapped. I've purchased 2 boxes of the new Fox cassettes and tried them out on the 700zxl, and the sound is pretty incredible, easily as good as most consumer reel to reel machines. I've wondered what a Nak...
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    I've bought tapes from Acoustic Sounds, Ed Pong and Tape Project. Ed uses A80, I think Tape Project used ATR102 and I'm not sure what Acoustic Sounds uses.
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    I suppose you're right. I had forgotten about the need for ready parts replacement, as with the A80.
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    Yes, I've never heard of the desire to use different tape decks on purpose for duplicating. By the way, I'm surprised any modern music company can even find a number of A80's or ATR102's any more. You would think they are in high demand and becoming unobtanium. It would be interesting to see...
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    New member and new Tascam 44OB owner

    A company in France has picked up the tape manufacturing brand BASF. Here is a link: https://www.recordingthemasters.com I own a lot of this tape and its the best I've ever heard. I also own their Fox C90 cassette tapes and they are also amazing. If you buy this tape you should get your deck...
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    Reality is Cruel : Cybershaft new Ultimate OCXO 10M Clocks Shootout OP20 vs OP17

    Thanks for responding. You would think that 75 ohm would be the correct impedance for audio equipment. 50 ohm is the standard for cabling in electronic test equipment. I just remembered that there is a minimum voltage for clocks. Below that voltage they don't function at all. Perhaps that...
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    Reality is Cruel : Cybershaft new Ultimate OCXO 10M Clocks Shootout OP20 vs OP17

    I wonder if the GPSDO would have sounded better with a better power supply? I would very much like to know what the 'high' setting actually means in the circuit. Is there any way to find out?
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    Wow, you got your copper behemoth finished! It looks very impressive. What tonearms/cartridges are you using?
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    Joseph Grado, Inventor, businessman and friend.. some memories

    That's a pretty unusual collection of audio gear, the Nagra digital tape deck is a surprise. You would think there be a stack of analog gear, not a turntable in site!
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    Modding my ARC Ref Anniversary

    You make a very important point, in that modding like this is a scattershot approach. The thing to remember is that you are fundamentally changing the sound of an expensive component. I've never had a bad experience doing this, but I suppose someone might have liked the original sterile cold...
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    Modding my ARC Ref Anniversary

    Great to hear that! It makes you wonder about the cost of constantly buying newer equipment.
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    Modding my ARC Ref Anniversary

    That's about what I thought you'd say, there always seems to be a lower noise floor with a more 'musical' sound. You'll find that there is more detail and space around the instruments and voices as well as more defined bass after the caps are finished burning in. I've never regretted doing...
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