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  1. audioguy1958

    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.
  2. audioguy1958

    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.
  3. audioguy1958

    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.
  4. audioguy1958

    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...
  5. audioguy1958

    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.
  6. audioguy1958

    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.
  7. audioguy1958

    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...
  8. audioguy1958

    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...
  9. audioguy1958

    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...
  10. audioguy1958

    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?
  11. audioguy1958

    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?
  12. audioguy1958

    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!
  13. audioguy1958

    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...
  14. audioguy1958

    Modding my ARC Ref Anniversary

    Great to hear that! It makes you wonder about the cost of constantly buying newer equipment.
  15. audioguy1958

    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...
  16. audioguy1958

    Modding my ARC Ref Anniversary

    Hi Golum, any update on how your project turned out? I'm really interested in hearing your comments.
  17. audioguy1958

    New OMA turntable

    Boaty McBoatface?
  18. audioguy1958

    Amazing live stream concert by Alena Baeva & Vadym Kholodenko

    Alena and Vadym are an amazing pair! They are just coming into their prime, I can't wait to hear more from them.
  19. audioguy1958

    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    I cleaned mine before playing it, so maybe that helped. I also have a safety copy / copy (3rd gen) of KOB and comparing the UHQR LP to the tape its pretty close. I would say the UHQR LP has more presence, more ambience of the recording venue. The bass on the tape which has an IEC eq isn't as...
  20. audioguy1958

    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    I received my copy a week ago and finally had a chance to listen to it. I find it hard to believe this is an LP, the sound is amazing. There is so much more open space, deeper and accurate bass, and a bigger sound stage than other copies of KOB I've heard. I think this UHQR release is an...
  21. audioguy1958

    Orotofon MC Anna Diamond cartridge

    Yes, dynamics plus detail are incredible. The only thing I've found with the T3000 is that it is not shielded and needs to be kept away from other equipment and power cords at least 6". It's an older silver wire transformer made in Japan and very nice. If I get another SUT I'd probably go for...
  22. audioguy1958

    Orotofon MC Anna Diamond cartridge

    I purchased an Ortofon T3000 SUT for my A95, I think it's a great match.
  23. audioguy1958

    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    Yes, I've been waiting to hear about my order as well. That's discouraging about issues with the first pressings, did someone from analog productions tell you that or is it hearsay?
  24. audioguy1958

    Actual number of tapes??

    Thanks for the corrected count. I must be behind then, I'll have to update my library. Approximately twenty tapes behind, sheesh!
  25. audioguy1958

    Actual number of tapes??

    I'm not sure if Ed has quite that many tapes available. I must have around 60 of them.
  26. audioguy1958

    Mahler 8 Alternatives

    I don't remember hearing distortion on my copy of Reiner/Mahler 4th but I will listen again. Perhaps the OP should listen to a few titles from Opera. Mahler was blending symphonic and operatic forms together.
  27. audioguy1958

    Mahler 8 Alternatives

    I've learned to love Mahler, I start playing his symphonies frequently over the last two years. I just recently played the Reiner/Chicago Symphony Mahler 4th symphony LP from Acoustic Sounds: Fritz Reiner-Mahler Symphony No 4 Lisa Della Casa-200 Gram Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds Oh boy, that's...
  28. audioguy1958

    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    Yes, it looks sold out now. Apparently Michael Fremer has heard it and says it is the best version of KOB ever released: The Best Ever Kind of Blue? | Analog Planet I can't wait to get it!
  29. audioguy1958

    Miles Davis Kind of Blue meets Analogue Productions' UHQR

    Exactly. Like my cousin says, why buy one when you can buy two.
  30. audioguy1958

    Modding my ARC Ref Anniversary

    I would not recommend burning in by leaving it in your system, this could take several years. By burning it in on the bench you can be done in two weeks, and believe me the difference after the burn in period is a complete is a revelation. If you try to listen to new electrolytic caps without...

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