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    New Reel-to-Reel Titles - 4-Track?

    As you can see, the compatibility is not good. More than just a level problem. Noise and frequency response between tracks 1 and 3 will be different.
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    Metaxas Papillon

    I never said he directly denigrated Studer and Ampex engineers. I was just making comment on his foolish belief that: "how chasing specs like minimizing W&F can actually hurt the sound quality".
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    Metaxas Papillon

    Yes, all of those engineers at Studer and Ampex were such fools.
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    Newbie into R2R: Can you guys give me tips and pointers?

    The albums are expensive. It's why I suggested the record route. https://store.acousticsounds.com/c/397/Reel_to_Reel .
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    Newbie into R2R: Can you guys give me tips and pointers?

    One way you can get into R2R is by recording you own mix tapes using Hi-Res streaming (like Tidal) as a source. Buy a 2 track stereo deck and record at 7.5 IPS using new tape like LPR-90 or MDS-36 tape. Here is one for sale...
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    7 1/2 IPS Tapes Sound Quality Thoughts and Beatles Sgt. Pepper

    That information is right in front of you. Scroll up to "Sticky Threads". https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/actual-number-of-tapes.11239/
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    Analog Audio Design TP-1000

    All three motors in the BR20 are definitely driven with a DC voltage. I have measured those voltages on numerous occasions. The level of the DC voltage going to the motor is regulated by circuits. Inside the DC motors, the voltage is directed to different coils via a type of switch called the...
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    What are your Top Five reel-to-reel tapes?

    Are all of these mentioned tapes available for sale? If not, that should be noted.
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    Best Quality Cassette Tape?

    Stay away from Memorex tapes. You say you want "the best", so go to eBay and buy new, unused Maxell tapes. One of the best Maxell would be their MX 90. Here are some for sale. You never said price was a concern...
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    What to do with a B77?

    You have to expect that the shipping box will sometimes be dropped off a truck or off a conveyor belt. The B77 can be packed in such a way to prevent any damage from such drops and my guess is that your B77 was not packed properly.
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    Custom dedicated audio room owners unite!

    Perhaps both. A friend once installed double drywall on his listening room walls to prevent loud music getting to other areas of the house. He claims his bass problems became worse after that. Perhaps the walls were more rigid and reflecting bass rather than some absorption due to flexing.
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    Custom dedicated audio room owners unite!

    Don't be all that worried about getting the so-called "optimum room dimensions". Acoustician Dr. Floyd Toole says the golden ratios only work if you have a speaker in one corner and your ear in the far opposite corner. If you move your ears or speaker to another location, the ratios get thrown...
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    No need to. The field from a demagnetizer will not hurt an amp, preamp or Turntable. And if you keep a demag unit 12" away from another deck, there is no concern. The highest quality/most powerful demagnetizer is made by Annis (the Han-d-mag). They recommend 12" distance from heads when...
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    The world's leading expert on tape decks has said that 3 inches (~70mm) is all the distance you need before turning off the demagnetizer! https://www.mrltapes.com/mcknight_demag.pdf When demagnetizing each part on a headlock you can slowly move the demagnetizer from part to part...
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    When threading tape, it is somewhat easy to accidentally twist the tape so that the oxide side faces OUT instead of IN. Also check the play head surface with a strong light and a jewelers loupe. Look for 'brown stuff". Every time before you play a tape the heads should be cleaned. However...
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    Tapes Versus Ultrasonic Record Cleaning Machines

    Three feet separation will be fine.
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    New source for master tape copies of EMI recordings

    Website says you can request SM900 tape at a small additional charge.
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    Studer A 810 fuses location

    Not sure why you are referring to only one fuse. I said there was one fuse for the power line and two secondary fuses for the voltage regulators, so three. And I indicated where they were and how to determine the values. (you look at the label next to the fuse to determine value) I have not...
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    Studer A 810 fuses location

    All the information you need is right in front of you . See the top photo? That sign is for the main power line fuse.The sign says to use a 3.15A fuse if your power is 120VAC and use a 1.6A fuse if your power is 220VAC. You didn't say what power you have so we can't tell you which fuse to...
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    What to do with a B77?

    For "Tape Project tapes", your deck has the wrong speed, wrong track format and wrong EQ. So just sell it and buy a deck that is compatible (15ips, 2 track and IEC EQ). Even better is to get a deck just for the transport and then add an outboard play amp to it. Good choices for a 15ips/2track...
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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    Doesn't matter if the deck was rebuilt. If you can easily hear the difference between source and tape, then it was not calibrated properly. Simple as that. Unfortunately there are few techs left that really know how to align a tape deck. The demo you heard does not represent the capability of...
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    Cleaning the POTS

    You have to remove the "amp block" to access the pots. See pages 5 to 7 of the service manual for instructions. I assume you have the manual. If not, go to HiFi Engine to download.
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    Revox B77 motor problem

    Start by replacing all three motor run caps.
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    Optimum dispersion in speakers

    This speaker review just posted today! The reviewer explains why, in his opinion, omnidirectional is the best dispersion pattern (assuming it is implemented well, of course) http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/mbl-101-x-treme-omnidirectional-loudspeaker/
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    Giyas tipped up in the highs

    All of those solutions have non-desirable side-effects. The purist way would be to reduce the level of the tweeter in the crossover. No side-effects.
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    Studer a80 capstan motor service

    Did you contact Athan for repairing your motor? I gave you the link.
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    Giyas tipped up in the highs

    I assumed the owner has already tried (without success) to re-position the speakers. Changing the tweeter level is a very reasonable thing to try and is very effective. It is not making the speaker inaccurate at all. Many manufacturers (like Wilson Audio) have user-adjustable tweeter levels...
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    Giyas tipped up in the highs

    I would reduce the volume of the tweeter by modifying the crossover. I have done this to many of my speakers and it's always an improvement. Many high-end speakers do have tweeter level controls.
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    Studer a80 capstan motor service

    Sorry, I don't have a photo or diagram of the A80 motor interior.
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    Studer a80 capstan motor service

    I just finished repairing a Studer A820 that the owner tried to repair himself. His effort were a complete disaster (he actually created more defects). And HE bought the A820 from from someone who tried and failed to fix the deck as well. So I was stuck fixing the original defects plus...

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