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RE: You all saw this,yes? -- a "new" reel to reel deck coming from Switzerland

Hi Inmate,

A problem for the tape electronics designer regarding reproduction circuitry is that, because the machine had to be used for different speeds and formats (NAB, IEC, AES), this required a lot of EQ switching - which required switching devices. Most of the solutions involved FET switches which added their "own sound". And getting 60dB of clean, low noise gain isn't easy.

We've found that while the repro sound may suffer, a lot of decks actually make very nice recordings. Could be because there is less total amplifier gain required.

Cheers


Charles


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