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Tape Project Machines / Re: Tape project Machines page updated

« on: April 30, 2009, 08:59:35 PM »

Thanks for your responses, everyone. Now if I may be allowed to change the tune just a bit; could anyone tell me how a standard A77mkIV ReVox such as mine would rate against the prefered TP machines, how close to maximum performance would be achieved with just a repro-amp (Eros, for instance) upgrade? What are the advantages/disadvantages of using this unit for TP tapes? Also, I'm being offered a Pioneer RT909 (auto-reverse, 7.5/3.75ips) which I'm considering for copy/playback of my LPs at maximum fidelity (both to save wear and tear on my needles, and to circumvent the hassle of inturrupting my work to change records on the Linn, or reels on the ReVox every few minutes). Is the Pioneer a good prospect in this context? Would it sound as good as the ReVox playing at 7.5ips? Previously I'd used a hifi VCR for the purpose, sounds OK but it's automatic-limiter murders dynamic-range. Bye-the-way, has anyone here tried using a hifi VCR with manual level controls for dubbing LPs? I'll leave it at that 'cause discussing VCRs on a TP forum seems like advocating VW Bugs at a Ferrari convention. Peace.

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Tape Project Machines / Re: Tape project Machines page updated

« on: April 30, 2009, 04:16:06 PM »

Thanks guys, your explanations are enlightening, and thanks for the red-carpet Ironbut. A call to a local techie friend seems likely to be producing a solution for now. So I suppose I'll try that option 'til I'm able to go for the Eros (US$700 is a significant sum in terms of Jamaica's feather-weight dollar) I'm giving it serious thought though.

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Tape Project Machines / Re: Tape project Machines page updated

« on: April 30, 2009, 02:28:16 PM »

Hi Doc, thanks for  responding. I agree, that might have been the prudent course if I were contemplating altering Mr. Paravicini's design, but I'm not. On the contrary, I'm hoping a circuit could be devised to operate from the tape machine and plugged into the RCA's on the EAR (or any other phono-stage, for that matter). However, if I've put you on the spot in some way, feel free to disregard this post. It certainly doesn't diminish my appreciation for the work you guys are doing. You've opened audiophiles' eyes to the possibility of taking our systems to a SIGNIFICANTLY higher level (closer to reality) with affordable vintage R2Rs, without having to contemplate $100k t/tables (which most of us can't afford,and which can't produce master-tape level performance anyways). And for that I salute you. THANKS AGAIN.                             Curry.         ([email protected])

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Tape Project Machines / Re: Tape project Machines page updated

« on: April 29, 2009, 09:24:50 PM »

Hi gents,  being new to the forum, and r2r in general, I'm hoping one of you experts (hopefully Doc) can assist me. I now own a ReVox A77mkIV, 7.5/15 ips, NAB/IEC, 2 trk machine along with an EAR 834P tube phono-stage pre (which normally takes signals from a Sondek/Ittok/Sonata and feeds to an Audio Research LS3 line-stage). The question is; is it possible to use the EAR as a repro amp for the ReVox without excluding it's use as a phono-stage for the Linn? In other words, could I build a circuit that connects from the ReVox and plugs into the RCA's on the EAR, (or is there some other way) and what circuit would I need? Keep up the good works. Since I live in Jamaica, it's kinda difficult obtaining high-end hardware and soft-ware, hopefully I'll be able to afford a couple of those TapeProject tapes some day. 'Nirvana' - must be a nice place(sonically). Thanks for inspiring us wannabe audiophiles.                                                     Curry.