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Prerecorded Tapes / Explanation requested

« on: May 12, 2009, 08:42:08 PM »

I am a charter member of series 1 and have been very impressed with the quality of the tapes that I have received.  I must admit however, that my knowledge of R2R is still very limited. What I would like to ask is what other kinds of Prerecorded tapes are available on the market that would be able to be played on my machine. I am using a Studer A810. I see many used tapes on ebay, but I am not sure if any or all would work on the Studer. Also, are there any other organizations such as Tape Project that are also selling R2R tapes? I would appreciate some mentoring from the resident experts.
thanks in advance.

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Tape Project Albums - general / Need some help - please!

« on: August 23, 2008, 03:37:48 PM »

I am a subscriber to the Tape Project, and I must admit that I am not a technical expert when it comes to R2R.  I have received 5 TP tapes but have not been able to use my newly restored Studer A810 because on an ongoing problem with other parts of my system.  You can only imagine how frustrating this is!  Having the tapes staring me in the face, but not being able to play them.
Anyways - a friend of mine who owns a high-end audio store, asked me to bring over the Studer to his shop to listen, so I did this today.
We set the the EQ to CCIR and played the Robert Cray tape.  There were 3 of us listening and I have to admit that we were all surprised because the tapes sounded quite awful which really surprised and upset me.  We switched the EQ to NAB and it actually sounded better, but certainly not great.
Comments from the 3 of us were words like:  Phase problem, lifeless, dull, etc...
What am I doing wrong.  I expected to be blown away but now I am very down and depressed. 
Am I missing something here?  My Studer is in superb condition having been completely refurbished by a Studer expert tech.
BTW for the record - we rewound the tape onto the tak-up reel (the empty one) and then played the tape back onto the TP reel.  I assume that is correct.
I really would appreciate some help - PLEASE

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Tascam BR20 and BR20t

« on: March 16, 2008, 05:55:00 PM »

Does anyone know what the differnece is between these 2 machines.
Are both of them TP compatible?
Opinions on either would be apprecaited.

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Technics 1506

« on: March 10, 2008, 08:45:50 PM »

What would be the price range for a "mint" unit of the 1506?

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Complete Newbie needs direction please!!

« on: March 10, 2008, 06:02:20 PM »

Good evening.
Brand new to this incredible forum.  Who would have thunk - reel to reel in 2208!! Awesome!
As a teenager I always dreamed of owning a R2R machine but could never afford one.
Now that I am in my 50's - well maybe it's time!!
I need direction from you experts:
1:  I would primarily use this machine to playback prereorded tapes that I would purchase on ebay, The Tape Project, etc.
2:  I don't know the differnece between Motors, heads, channels, tracks, speeds.
3:  I want the best possible sound for the money, but don't want to spend an awful lot of money.
OK - so which machine do I look for, and is there a good place to buy one?
Sony, Revox, Technics, Pioneer, etc.
Your help would very much be appreicated.