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    The new audiophile vinyl series The Original Source from Deutsche Grammophon (AAA)

    DG Original Source I am happy see new AAA series from one of the cornerstones of classical recording labels.There are four titles as of now, all mastered by Emil Berliner from original 4 track tapes. They say all of them will be on 180g vinyl and in deluxe gatefold with original covers. The...
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    A very nice audio room and system in latest Park Chan-wook movie, Decision to Leave (2002)

    Yesterday, me and my wife were watching the new movie of Park Chan-wook, Decision to Leave. It is an interesting romantic mystery that we enjoyed. Before watching the movie I was already anxious to see the interior spaces as his choices are always interesting to me. I loved handmaiden sets. It...
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    Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto no.35 Leonid Kogan (R2R Tapes Russia) 15ips 2tr

    I have just received and listened to this 15ips 2 track tape. I liked it very much and it is better sounding than my vinyl reissue from Testament. I never had the original issue or the ERC reissue so I can not compare to those. This tape run is limited to 50 dubs in total and I have the number...
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    Mingo Stylus Counter - Keep track of 3 different stylus

    An independent local vinyl enthusiast company from Turkey called "Mingo" has just rolled out their stylus counter. It keeps track of three individual stylus durations. Charges through usb and writes the information to rom, so even if you forget to charge, the durations are still intact and kept...
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    Thöress "Super" Preamplifier (with phono)

    For some time now, I have been checking out preamps and phono amps. If I can solve both of my needs without compromising quality, I would love that. However it seems, there are not many contenders that can pull it off. Dartzeel nhb-18ns comes to mind but is much more costly... I was looking at...
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    Narek Haknazaryan and Noreen Polera tapes from Ultraanalogue Recordings

    These are the tapes that I have enjoyed for more than a few times in the last week. Incredible performances, especially the cello performance. Narek is special and we are lucky to have intimate recordings of him in this format. If you are asking me, these tapes are must have tapes. It is hard to...
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    Airtight Opus 1, ch precision p1, Techdas AF3 premium combo but which tonearm?

    My friend is getting very serious about his analog set-up. He bought a CH P1, and is ordering opus 1 and AF3. Which tonearm would you recommend to him based on your experiences? For second arm and cartridge he already has SME m2-12r and Thomas Schick 12" with ZYX and spu cartridges.
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    Official Melodiya master tape release from Reel to Reel Tapes Russia

    Today, I ordered a tape from reel to reel tapes Russia. They claim to work officially with Melodiya. I know Melodiya has a great master tape archive that is untapped. Lets hope they become accessible. Here is the quote on their website. "This release is issued from the original master tapes...
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    Clef and Note Reel to Reel tapes, incredible selection but are they official

    http://www.clefandnote.com I have seen their website and they have amazing titles! Does anyone know if they are official tape releases. Are they confirmed to be from actual masters? They have web page and they sell stuff online. If it is pirate that would be a little crazy that is why I am...
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    EAR Yoshino 912

    I am interested in this unit and would like to hear peoples experiences an opinions on it. I was looking to buy a VdH Grail SB phono pre along a Emia silver remote autoformer for pre duties. It seems this unit can do both. Is it on par with what I am after, does anyone has any experience with...
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    Studer a807 arrived

    As the Studer a807 arrived in perfect working condition my American friend ATR 102 is no longer alone, he has got a fitting European company :) Now, I will get more into getting my favorite albums on tape as well new surprising recordings that started cropping up. Vinyl is still my first choice...
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    Takatsuki TA-S01 300b amplifier

    Takatsuki released their own amplifier with their 300b and 274b type tubes. A new tube amp is not news however this looks like a very interesting amplifier with some unusual adjustments. There are knobs for adjusting harmonic content, selector for different combinations of coupling and bypass...
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    Psvane Acme Series (new flagship series)

    They have 845, 300b, 802, 211, 2a3, 274b and 212 tubes. They claim to have new patents in vacuum tube audio which have been used in these series like composite metal mesh screen pole structure for big power tubes and they are stable and very good sounding. I may try the acme 845 pretty soon. I...
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    Horn based system from southern coast of Turkey

    This is the main room of the house. I am lucky to have a wife who enjoys listening music with me. We also watch movies here. The room is about 80m2 and the ceiling is 3m high. I have a direct line of electricity to my audio equipment from the pole via a silentwire fusebox. The system is based...
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    Paris and London shops that sell Vacuum Tubes / Valves

    I will be travelling to Paris in the coming days and to London in about a month. I was wondering, if there are any Parisians or Londoners on board who can direct me to some shops where I can get tubes/valves. I loved getting Takatsuki 274b's from Tokyo, and bring them in safety without...
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    Entertape, any experience with this company?

    I was looking for some tapes and I came across this company "https://www.entertape.com/mastertapes/" Does anyone have any experience with this company, the titles they have are good. Are they actually coped from master tapes, any information on that?
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    Getting an Ampex ATR-102, looking for 10 reel titles to start me up!

    I am getting a pristine condition Ampex ATR-102 in the coming days so I am looking to hear from people about their favourite tapes which can be readily bought. I am open to classical and jazz recommendations mainly, but would love to get good blues or rock as well. I see some people really...
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    Elrog ER284 (845 drop in replacement)

    Has anyone tried these? How do they sound, any comparisons with their current 845 or other 845 tubes. I am very interested in these tubes but can not audition them. They cost twice the price of their current 845 tubes! here is some info about them...

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