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RE: Why to we still care about (and listen to) RTR

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In Reply to: RE: Why to we still care about (and listen to) RTR posted by TGR on January 12, 2009 at 11:00:12

Since I archived all my tapes to DSD, I no longer listen to the decks. I don't recommend open reel to people because the quality of old commercial tapes is too variable (stretched, half erased, distorted highs, etc.) and most open reel decks require expensive restoration (unless you can do it yourself). Also, most people I know (despite their college diplomas) are not technically inclined enough to use and maintain open reel equipment properly (there are no p-mount open reel decks).

Fantastic sounding open reel is the best sound I've ever heard, but most people who play open reel tapes aren't hearing fantastic sound...not even close. More importantly, although open reel has provided the best sound I've ever heard, that sound won't be preferable to everyone because of tonal balance differences relative to most LPs (that people have become accustomed to hearing).

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