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Yesterday, 11:42 PM

joeinid replied to a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

Holy cow! I had no clue.

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Yesterday, 11:23 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

$800 for the 2 reel sets. Most are $400-600. Only a few hundred R2R tapes available for purchase new as far as I know. https://elusivedisc.com/music/reel-to-reel-tape/ A Studer A820 is going for $39k on Ebay... Of course there are cheaper...

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Yesterday, 10:55 PM

joeinid replied to a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

I think Mike told me R2R tapes can cost upwards of $500-600 dollars each. Not for the faint of heart.

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Yesterday, 09:57 PM

joeinid started a thread Have you seen this BestBuy Tidal offer? in Computer/Digital Audio

Looks like you get the year upfront for $99.99 then auto renews for $119.99 per year afterwards. www.bestbuy.com Log in and search for Tidal

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Yesterday, 09:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

It’s highly unlikely anyone has a dynamic recording they listen to which wouldn’t work with tape. Also, it’s unlikely someone can hear 20khz, so who cares if you can record above that. I will happily put my tape up against any other format and...

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Yesterday, 09:11 PM

joeinid replied to a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

Tape is supposed to be the best sound quality. I’ve only experienced an older Sony reel to reel and it was pretty awesome. I’m sure a new setup properly done should be excellent.

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Yesterday, 06:47 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

A friend of mine had a very nice R2R collection and we listened to quite a bit of music that way over his well setup system in the 90's. I'll say dynamic range, frequency response and tape hiss be damned, it still sounded so analog and so "right"

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Yesterday, 06:07 PM

joeinid started a thread Meet the magic eye vacuum tube in Vacuum Tubes & Valves

Meet The Magic Eye Vacuum Tube | Hackaday

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Yesterday, 03:13 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread What Cartridge on your Rega in Rega

Using the review Planar 10 with the Rega Apheta 3 MC cart pre-installed. I really like it. It is very, very detailed and very, very neutral.

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Yesterday, 02:17 PM

TheOctopus started a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

Original tape recordings of classics like Miles Davis, Kind of Blue, are treasures to be cherished. But given tape's limited bandwidth and dynamic range, does it make sense to preserve it using high-resolution audio captures? How much quality is...

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Yesterday, 01:15 PM

joeinid replied to a thread New amp incoming in Headphones & Earbuds

Congratulations Randy. Looks cool.

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Yesterday, 01:14 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Volti in Speakers

Hahahaha, funny. Friends and I have attended a couple of audio shows where Greg attended. We sat mesmerized listening to his speakers. I don’t think you can go wrong and made to last a lifetime. Superb woodwork with an easy listening character....

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Yesterday, 12:02 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Ha! True. I’d love to hear a pair.

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Yesterday, 11:28 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

First time I’ve seen grills on these babies. Absolutely beautiful. Congratulations, I’m so happy for you.

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Yesterday, 09:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

B side, album 1. CRANK IT!

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January 21, 2021, 08:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 21, 2021, 07:57 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 21, 2021, 04:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Looks awesome Brian! Love that finish. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 21, 2021, 12:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Delivered!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 21, 2021, 09:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

These shipping companies are a nightmare. A daily nightmare. Fingers crossed things work out today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 21, 2021, 01:02 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Rega

So...I'm listening to the Rega Planar 10 tonight...various stuff. A mix of classical, rock, and jazz. I gotta say, this turntable is FABULOUS. I frickin' love it. Its is exceptionally quiet, and superbly neutral. There is NO coloration with this...

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January 20, 2021, 02:07 PM

joeinid started a thread Inside America’s legendary audio gear factory McIntosh still builds its amps by hand, one piece at a time. in McIntosh Audio

Inside America’s legendary audio gear factory | Popular Science

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January 20, 2021, 01:31 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL 101 E MK II install advice in MBL

Make sure you don’t tilt the speakers beyond a few degrees. The omni’s could damage. Try to keep the speaker as upright as possible. Be very careful of the midrange and tweeter. No touch. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 20, 2021, 01:24 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread ampCamp amp -- a surprisingly beguiling amp in DIY

AKnyght, Nice build! You may remember I did my ACA build last summer (July time-frame). As nice as the stereo ACA is, it really sings when used as monoblocks. I used mine as bridged monos, and the improvement when using it in this configuration...

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January 20, 2021, 12:49 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL 101 E MK II install advice in MBL

I’m an expert in asking: who’s your dealer on this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 20, 2021, 08:40 AM

Mike replied to a thread Hello from San Francisco in Introduce Yourself

Congrats Patrick. MBL is certainly a dream system! I sure love mine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 20, 2021, 05:56 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Hello from San Francisco in Introduce Yourself

Welcome to the forum

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January 20, 2021, 12:27 AM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio....Service is INSANE! Thanks Mike in General Audio Discussion

Thank you Bruce. We have a great team and I’ll be sure to pass along your message. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 19, 2021, 08:52 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Suncoast Audio....Service is INSANE! Thanks Mike in General Audio Discussion

That's great Bruce. I'm happy that all is well!

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January 19, 2021, 04:23 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread quick question on amplifier power + max gain in Amplifiers

Not a specific answer for audio amplifier but it is the same concept. Relationship Between Gain & Power in Cell Signal Amps.

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January 19, 2021, 11:11 AM

joeinid replied to a thread ampCamp amp -- a surprisingly beguiling amp in DIY

There’s just something about tubes and especially a well done tube amp that brings magic to music. There are a lot of great solid state amps and some come really close or can be better in certain areas, but tubes rule.

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January 18, 2021, 08:29 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

Thank you for that link.

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January 18, 2021, 08:28 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

I think it has been out for a bit since it was reviewed one year ago in Stereophile? The "measurements" section should not be skipped... There are a few quirks. Pass Labs INT-25 integrated amplifier | Stereophile.com

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January 18, 2021, 08:23 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

$7250 My brother had the XA25 and it was awesome. I have no doubt that the integrated is similar. I do miss that amp.

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January 18, 2021, 08:12 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

Sweet! A line-only integrated, it steers clear of the digital inputs, network functionality and onboard phono stage offered by many competitors. Instead, it presents itself simply as a conduit between your source(s) and speakers, combining a...

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January 18, 2021, 07:59 PM

joeinid started a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier | Hi-Fi News

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January 18, 2021, 07:42 PM

joeinid replied to a thread New Gear! Parasound JC 1+ monos (w/ Magico S3 mk2) in Amplifiers

Congratulations! Beautiful amps.

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January 18, 2021, 06:04 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

And that was also a nice video of a Studer R2R. What is the point of your comments? This is an audio forum. Open your own threads with whatever description you like. I feel so much better now that I have your permission though.:bananasplit:

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January 18, 2021, 11:06 AM

Mike replied to a thread Bad quality of CMS Soto Voce in Critical Mass Systems

We have four Sotto Voce’s in the store, we’ve taken them to shows and bounced them around and they’ve always been great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 17, 2021, 10:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

No, no, let’s chalk it up to room and positioning. All good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 17, 2021, 09:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

The Magico’s are so nice to work with during setup. We had limitations due to WAF (a hard line of 18 inches out into the room) and had to work with the heat from the fire place on the left side. We also had to ensure the TV wasn’t blocked from any...

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January 17, 2021, 09:28 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

Your grade of "poor" on my topic opening skills of a nice integrated playing on a nice pair of speakers in an audio forum, is more of an indication of your personal mental state than my actual post. I did not break any rules or posting etiquette in...

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January 17, 2021, 08:27 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

Understood and agree a little more context is always good.

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January 17, 2021, 08:18 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

In my opinion, it's all about balance. More neutral gear for warmer/sweeter sounding speakers and the reverse is true as well. Warmer/sweeter front end for more neutral speakers.

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January 17, 2021, 08:12 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

While youtube in not the standard by which to judge an audio component, I still think plenty of information can be derived. They also say a picture is worth a thousands words. If that is true, what is a whole video worth? :)

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January 17, 2021, 08:09 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

I was very happy with D'Agostino Momentum Monos. Very rich, yet dynamic and resolving without ever sounding lean or threadbare. I think Dan builds fantastic products in his new venture/company not that some of the legendary Krell products were...

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