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Thanks for watching!

@@Beetlehair better late than never!

Arnaldo has already scolded me about the UK Smiths… and yes, I’ve only recently gotten into MPB / Brazilian pressings, so it was great to find so much heat in one place.

Not necessarily Humble, but I was excited to find so many Grails in one place.

Thanks very much for watching. I’m not super familiar with digitization other than basic capture. However, one thing I should have mentioned is that in the absence of tones, one can simply sum left and right channels and adjust azimuth manually for maximum output

@JeffersonDD summing is useful. I monitor in both stereo and summed. Summed alone can sometimes be ambiguous especially with a wide stereo image.

Thanks! I did even better at WFMU last week!

I just watched those 2 videos excellent purchases Happy Listening

Got most of the Brazilian the day before, in the other videos

Thanks! Andy Warhol-Themed socks I got at a Warhol exhibit at the Whitney a few years ago

Thanks so much for watching. For me personally I get your point, and I’m a big believer in using record for preserving LPs making safeties, and making dubs of my personal collection for people I trade with. However a large number of folks just want to use it as an Audiophile playback medium. These tips are geared more towards them. Also the learning curve for recording is pretty steep on a pro machine.

Thanks so much for watching, and your unsolicited opinion 😂. Cheers!

@@JeffersonDD YW. Been doing that for decades 😊

@@titusrider7948 😉

Hi Robert; thanks for watching. For audiophile R2R, the answers are yes and yes. As I mention in my video, an Otari MX5050 B2 Series is a strong performer and punches way above its weight class. You should be able to get a refurbished one for around $2.5K MAX. If you’re patient you can find them under 1k. As far as “affordable” reels, check with international phonograph company (IPI) the have several options at $250 and under. There are also less expensive options with some of the other vendors. One thing to keep in mind, research as much as you can and don’t get scammed. Since these machines are so old there can be tons of issues developed, so find one that was used / maintained regularly. Good luck in your hunt!

Who said anything about practical?!?😂. Nothing about it is practical or certainly not convenient!😂. This video is more geared towards folks that want to experience the ultimate sound available from the folks that actually make tape a consideration as a playback format. Regardless thanks for watching and your comments!

I was streaming from Tidal, which is lossless. I think it is probably WAV. Many thanks for watching!

@@russellbrown5531 thanks for watching and good luck!

Great story so glad you got it sorted and got good use out of it. Thanks for watching!!

@@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm thanks for watching. Yes I’ve been lucky enough to hear a copy of the LZ1 mastertape, it sounds phenomenal and way better than any of version I’ve heard

Ah, the nostalgia of the ’70s! A time when vinyl was king, and reel-to-reel tape decks were the high-tech gadgets of choice for anyone hoping to impress their friends. Your tale of your buddy scoring an Ampex tape deck from a regular at Tower Records is almost too good to be true-like a plot twist in a cheesy rock 'n' roll movie. I can almost hear the theme music playing in the background as you recount this “legendary” moment in audio history. The “Top of the Line” Ampex So, your buddy received this “old but top of the line consumer deck” and had a “very good stereo system” with McIntosh tube electronics and JBL speakers. What a delightful ensemble! It’s like you’ve combined the most pretentious elements of audio culture into one perfect little package. Let’s be real: the mere fact that it’s old doesn’t necessarily make it superior, my friend. That Ampex tape deck could very well have been the audio equivalent of a relic from a garage sale-a dusty dinosaur that was considered “top of the line” back when disco was the height of sophistication. The Sound of Led Zeppelin’s 1st LP Now, about that English import tape of Led Zeppelin's first LP that’s etched in your memory like some divine auditory revelation-how utterly adorable! You wax poetic about the “remarkable” sound quality and “musicality,” as if you’ve uncovered the Holy Grail of audio experiences. But let’s not forget that your beloved tape is just one version of a zillion. You’ve likely spent years romanticizing that one magical moment when you heard that tape, while conveniently ignoring the fact that modern remasters and higher fidelity formats can often deliver sound that makes your Ampex experience seem quaint at best. The Unmatched Audio Experience You claim you’ve “not heard anything like it to this day.” Perhaps that’s because your auditory palate has been trapped in a nostalgic time warp, clinging to a singular experience like a toddler holding onto a security blanket. It’s cute, really! But the reality is that audio technology has evolved significantly, and there’s an entire world of sound out there that you’re clearly ignoring. Have you tried listening to music on something made after the ’70s? It might surprise you to find that the “remarkable” sound you’re chasing is still within reach-if only you’d open your ears to the present! Conclusion In conclusion, while your fond memories of that Ampex tape deck and the import Led Zeppelin tape are a charming ode to the past, it’s high time to recognize that there’s more to the audio experience than clinging to dusty relics and romanticized tales. So, let’s raise a glass to your buddy’s triumph and your fond recollections-but maybe, just maybe, consider stepping out of the past and into a world of modern audio possibilities. Who knows? You might just find that the sound of today can be just as remarkable, if not more so, than your cherished memories. Rock on!

@@ajv802 some first class trolling sir / exceptional use of the passive aggressive posture while declaring yourself an expert on all things audiophile and modern. Equally impressive is your use ofn80% more words than necessary to make your point! Delusions of grandeur much? Or maybe just delusions? Regardless, most people wouldn’t appreciate you shitting on someone else’s comment on their channel and I certainly don’t either. I welcome you to create your own channel and create your preferred content there, however my channel is not the place for you to be a dick on. Good day sir! I said, GOOD DAY!

No of course not. You have to buy the right one from MRL

What do you think of A-BEX test tapes? They claim to be made in Japan

@@nicolasdejesusmunozpalomin388 I’m not familiar with them. FWIW, I ONLY trust directly from MRL

I think its a matter of personal choice. It's VERY hard and expensive to find legitimate dubs of more popular music. Regardless, I have a lot of friends who will take a high resolution digital source and record to tape to get a little bit of "warmth" and some tape saturation to enhance the sound. Other folks say this is an abomination and recoil at the idea. At the end of the day its your ears and preferences so do what makes you happy. Many thanks for watching!

@@JeffersonDD Which do YOU prefer? Do you make any dubs or mostly prerecorded tapes?

Not really. Most of the tapes are recorded from digital sources anyway.

Great Machines. Thanks for watching!

x2000r here! brought it back from germany where i bought it while stationed there! 1985

Thanks for your question. I answer a lot of it in the video, but in Short, a later Otari MX-5050 series (B2 HD or BIII) give good performance and are relatively inexpensive. More importantly have a good local tech who can evaluate it before you buy it. Thanks!

Thanks for watching! I believe I heard about you guys recently. Yall sell a lot of refurbed Otaris, correct?

There are a few companies that are trying to reintroduce reel to reels, but the market is limited and expensive. Check out my “Audiophile Reel to reel video”; specifically the link to Dave Deyners page (the Reel to Reel Rambler). I believe he has more info and links to the manufacturers. All that said, I’m not aware of any activity under the TEAC / Tascam name. Your best bet for “Reasonable” is a refurbished Otari MX 5050 B2 HD. Insanely reliable and stable. With good heads they’ll last a long time. Other options are refurbished Revox A77 (HS) or a few others. Most important find a good tech. Please watch my other video where I cover all this in more detail. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for your quick response & info, will check all your suggestions & videos!

I agree! Thanks for watching!!

Definitely not for everyone, but the sound can’t be beat. However, it’s a matter of effort:reward ratio for most of us:)

Thanks for watching!

Yeah I know, there are SO MANY people out there trying to rip you off. That why I recommend finding a good tech first and THEN look for machines

@@JeffersonDD I am a tech, but when buying a machine from another country, it's not so easy to get it checked out. Anyway, I think I have all the recorders I will ever need, so I don't think I will buy another one. Restoring is pretty costly too with overpriced parts on Ebay etc.

Do you have opinion on Akai?

Thanks for watching! So when you get a machine, make sure you use Gorski for repairs / refurbishing. Also the links I provided have good options for picking up a fresh machine. Good luck and enjoy!

@@JeffersonDD Are you interested in meeting up sometime and you can show me your reel to reel and we can listen to some music tracks? I made a pair of custom made speakers we can test it on that if you have time. I am in the Concord area.

@@bongchan531 Akai is not my first choice for a 2 Track 15 IPS machine. Their Consumer models are decent and they made some great Quadraphonic Machines... BUT: They are filled with specific transistors that can cause static noise, and they must be replaced at this point in their lifetime. If you purse an Akai, please consult Curt Palme's page for tips on what to look for.

@@bongchan531 Its a possibility, but my free time is kinda filled right now. Please send me a PM with your contact info and we can go from there.

Thanks for watching Daniel!

@@Hey__Joe thanks Joe! You certainly helped with my research, you rock!

I owe you HUGE Alan!! Thanks again! Let me know when you get you “care package”:)

Now you know how I feel when I see YOUR hauls😂. Seriously, it was a great trip, and Michael was awesome.

Hi Tim! He is but looks like his store is temporarily closed. I have his instagram and email in the description. It was a total dream for sure, and worth the hour drive from Manhattan to visit.

@Universityofvinyl He closes the store on the weekends that he does record shows.

Thanks Dave! It was crazy how many grails I picked up!

@@GregJones-fo5ei thanks for watching Greg!

Glad you think so!

Just the ones I featured that I grabbed for you. However I’m immersing myself in the genre now and I’m learning what to look for

Thanks again for spotting it Arnaldo! It was a pleasure meeting you too! I’m totally envious of your trip to Italy BTW!

I was fortunate for sure. Thanks for watching!

Thanks for watching Daniel, yes I picked up a lot of heat, but wait until you see part 3!😱

Thanks for watching Dave!

Thanks Daniel! Make sure to catch parts 2 and 3! Thanks for watching!

@@williambyrne6855 its a little all over the map, in terms of sources, and in terms of commercial releases it depends on the vendor. In terms of the degregation issues, you’re right but there are ways to mitigate the most negative effects (ie; dubbing backwards, “bumping up from 1/4” 15 IPS to 1/2” 30 IPS, etc.). However as in all things, the source material has to be up to snuff, or the dubs won’t be so great.

@@JeffersonDD Appreciated. Should I discover anything interesting, I'll drop a note.

@@williambyrne6855 glad you found it helpful and thanks for watching! Nothing but respect for working with multitrack machines I can’t imagine how difficult it was back in the day. FWIW, a lot of early digital multis was mixed and mastered to tape, so I think you’ll have a lot of success working with the digital stems. It’s almost the perfect marriage of the convenience of digital and the warmth / saturation from tape.

@@JeffersonDD Cool. When recording on 8 track, the drums went down on 6 tracks with the other two for scratch & timecode. The 6 drum tracks were then bounced down to two Left & Right tracks. The engineer was a drummer which really helped. Afterwards, we had at least 5 tracks for bass, keys, guitars, and vocals.

Thanks Tim! Make sure you catch parts 2 & 3 (Brooklyn & Ponoma)