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I forgot just how fabulous 7 and 10 inch open reel tape is.

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Posted on October 17, 2014 at 22:16:07
Michael Samra
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 I have three Ampex 1200s and one F44,all tube units but I'm playing the old Akai GX-635D tonight.I'm listening to my old capitol and London prerecorded tapes and they are old but they sound very pure,dynamic,and just overall REAL!!! I upgraded the old Ampexs but the Akai can play metal tapes.
I forgot just how incredible open reel tape is at the higher speeds.I have a collection of tapes but does anyone know of any prerecorded metal tape or at least high bias open reel tapes for sale?
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken

 

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RE: I forgot just how fabulous 7 and 10 inch open reel tape is., posted on October 18, 2014 at 05:57:41
whitese
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 I have been rcording some of my Lute music with a Teac X2000M at 15 ips 2 trk and I agree. I wish there were more prerecorded 2 trk that weren't prohibitevely so expensive.
All I know is that I know nothing

 

RE: I forgot just how fabulous 7 and 10 inch open reel tape is., posted on October 18, 2014 at 06:09:49
Dave Pogue
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 I wish you'd post at Tape Trail. We could sure use some new blood.

 

RE: I forgot just how fabulous 7 and 10 inch open reel tape is., posted on October 18, 2014 at 06:51:41
louie3
 Mike,

Ebay seller dedwax (Bruce Kinch) usually has some open reel tapes for sale.

My experience with the vinyl he sells indicates that when he says something is in good shape, its in good shape.

 

RE: I forgot just how fabulous 7 and 10 inch open reel tape is., posted on October 18, 2014 at 07:18:40
Michael Samra
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 Thanks Louie
Much appreciated.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken

 

RE: I forgot just how fabulous 7 and 10 inch open reel tape is., posted on October 18, 2014 at 07:21:07
Michael Samra
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Location: saginaw michigan
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 I can do that Dave.I always post here because I know everyone here but I would be glad to post in tape trail.
"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong" H. L. Mencken

 

they can be, posted on October 18, 2014 at 07:46:34
mhardy6647
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 Either high-speed (7-1/2 ips) commercial prerecorded tapes, early generation copies of masters (or actual masters), or carefully done DIY (originals or copies -- 'needle drops' as they say today) can indeed be excellent.

Use the right tools for the job :-)

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all the best,
mrh

 

Collect license plates? That Otari reminds me of a Dokorder that I once had. They had some neat-looking..., posted on October 18, 2014 at 19:07:30
J. S. Bach
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 ...models in their line-up. It worked well but I changed to a Teac A-7010.

Later Gator,
Dave
Find more about Weather in Chester, SC

 

RE: I forgot just how fabulous 7 and 10 inch open reel tape is., posted on October 19, 2014 at 20:18:31
Bold Eagle
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 Mike,

As a side note, master tapes were often used during the voicing and fine tuning process for speakers. It helps to explain why some of the older speakers sound so good. I'd be interested to know what is used today as a source for that.

Jerry

 

You can't buy anything better than this, these days..., posted on October 19, 2014 at 22:16:13
Tromatic
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 New or used.

 

5050's never die (nt), posted on October 20, 2014 at 10:03:45
Bill Way
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 nt
"Put on your high heeled sneakers. Baby, we''re goin'' out tonight.

 

RE: You can't buy anything better than this, these days..., posted on October 20, 2014 at 17:13:33
ljb1
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 Or this...
ljb

 

Wow, that's some cool stuff. nt, posted on October 21, 2014 at 14:49:06
David Smith

 

RE: You can't buy anything better than this, these days..., posted on October 22, 2014 at 10:02:41
Crazy Dave
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 I have some machines and some tapes. It looked very interesting, but the lack of prices scares me!

Dave

 

The IPI tapes are really good..., posted on October 22, 2014 at 18:55:06
Skylab
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 If you like jazz, check out the Clare Fisher "Extentions" and the Tom Harrell. Great stuff. And not hideously expensive, although not cheap.

I've purchased a lot of 7.5 ips vintage prerecorded tapes over the last few years on eBay and most are great!

I LOVE reel tape!
Rob

"Let there be songs, to fill the air"

 

I sure hope you're right :-) (nt), posted on October 23, 2014 at 07:01:29
Dave Pogue
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 nt

 

RE: The IPI tapes are really good..., posted on October 23, 2014 at 14:03:03
ljb1
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 When I dig up the funds to purchase, "Extentions" will be at the top of the list. Mr. Horwich was kind enough to play that tape for me at AXPONA show last year. Josh Berman Trio was stunning as well. Prices are on a par with Tape Project offerings but you get more music per tape, he targets 30 min. of material. This year's audition was Bobby Broom Trio.




ljb

 

RE: The IPI tapes are really good..., posted on October 24, 2014 at 22:59:59
PMEL324X0
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 What tape machine is this? It is cool!!

 

RE: Collect license plates? That Otari reminds me of a Dokorder that I once had. They had some neat-looking..., posted on November 15, 2014 at 22:16:13
goldenthal
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Location: Ontario
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 I worked for the wet-coast distributor of both Dokorder and Teac in 1969. The service manager used to swear at the former and marvel at the latter's high quality.


Jeremy

 

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