New Tape Copies by Revox

You can get 48 min onto a 10.5” reel using 1mil tape versus 33 minutes for 1.5mil tape. I just use 12” reels if I want to get an entire album using 1.5mil tape onto one reel. This saves storage space and it is more satisfying to hear the whole performance without interruption.
I don't think my Otari takes 12.5^.

Maybe my brain is confitioned to where a record flips. I dont want to listen to AJA or Rumors both sides without a break. I would rather heavy tape and get up for a break, manage things and get back to listening. Just me.
 
I don't think my Otari takes 12.5^.

Maybe my brain is confitioned to where a record flips. I dont want to listen to AJA or Rumors both sides without a break. I would rather heavy tape and get up for a break, manage things and get back to listening. Just me.
I have put both Aja and Rumors onto 12" reels. They fit nicely in one reel. However, it is good to get up every 30 minutes or less. Sitting for long periods of time is bad. Which is why people who play LPs and tapes live longer than those who control their streaming app from their sofas !
 
I have put both Aja and Rumors onto 12" reels. They fit nicely in one reel. However, it is good to get up every 30 minutes or less. Sitting for long periods of time is bad. Which is why people who play LPs and tapes live longer than those who control their streaming app from their sofas !
I showed my wife this and she threw out my tape deck and record player.
 

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