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In Reply to: RE: Can I? posted by tesla on February 16, 2016 at 10:59:14
I will differ to Eli on this one (see answer below), who obviously knows more than me on this. From Eli's answer it looks like you'd have to modify. My main message is that if you do so, do so carefully. You don't want to ruin the value of the Quad.
Dave
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Ok, Eli and Dave,If this preamp has a tape input, (and it most certainly does), then at 7.5 IPS it should be fine as is. However, if I wanted to use some other speed, then some EQ adjusting would be in order.
Or am I missing something?
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Edits: 02/16/16
"If this preamp has a tape input, (and it most certainly does), then at 7.5 IPS it should be fine as is."
IF the tape being played was recorded according to the NAB standard, it will work, within whatever accuracy Leak achieved. OTOH, the tapes sold by "The Tape Project" are recorded using a different curve, that may very well have technical advantages over the many decades old NAB curve.
You will have to modify the preamp to use media purchased from "The Tape Project", even if the tape speed is 7.5 IPS.
BTW, tape deck playback head impedance matters, very much, too.
Eli D.
Not bring picky, but it's a Quad, not a Leak.
Some good points, nonetheless.
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It's a few "simple" passive parts changes to make the modifications. However, you are 100% correct about making damned sure any mods. made can be COMPLETELY reversed, should a future sale be contemplated.
Eli D.
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