Was "auditioning" a new playback head in a Technics 1500 headbock. A/B'ing IT versus the stock Bogen in my MCI. Using a dub of the Four Seasons (Handel vs Frankie Valli) that I knew had very good imaging, especially depth. Imaging on the "new" head was definitely "restricted" front to back. Chalked that up to the head until I thought - hey, I've experienced this with absolute phase on my Quads before. Maybe it's a phasing issue. Swapped the leads to the speakers and the depth was restored. I must have connected the new head in reverse phase with the "stock" Bogen.
Takeaway from this is a question and a comment. The question involves if there was/is any kind of "standard" regarding tape deck phasing? Can't say I ever heard of one. Comment is maybe that absolute phase switch on the preamp IS useful.
Cheers
Charles
Takeaway from this is a question and a comment. The question involves if there was/is any kind of "standard" regarding tape deck phasing? Can't say I ever heard of one. Comment is maybe that absolute phase switch on the preamp IS useful.
Cheers
Charles