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What Is a Master Tape? Acoustic Sounds’ Chad Kassem Explains Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

One of my favorites, which I mentioned many moons ago. It 'seams' just like yesterday ...

The vinyl is exceptional, but damn, the SACD is also superb. Home run. If you have an SACD player, I highly recommend it. Nina Simone-Little Girl Blue-Hybrid Stereo SACD|Acoustic Sounds Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Used? IMF speakers New? Perraux amp and preamp But truthfully, it was the 1970’s and everything is now a blur! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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This will sound like a PC answer, but truly in between. If pressed, I would say closer to the K1X. In years past, the K-03 versions were quite close to the K-01 versions. With XD, that’s not the case. K-01XD is really a nice step up. HOWEVER,...

Congrats Randy! SimAudio builds a terrific piece of kit.

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New review! https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2021/01/22/the-pass-labs-int-25-integrated-amplifier-review-the-sweetest-perfection/

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My dad had a big fisher stereo system with those tubes when I was a kid, good times.

Great news Serge! Looking forward to seeing what goes in the bigger room. :)

I’ve only heard the Vittora (spelling?) and they were beautiful. The smaller ones were not in full production at that time.

I remember when he did that at the show. Does demonstrate the horn shape affecting the sound.

My favorite Harbeth’s! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Great speakers made by a great guy!

Yup, two different approaches for recording. A820 is the real deal for recording which tape machines were designed for back then. Today, the focus is more playback for most. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I have NO experience with the A820. But as I've seen the internals of the A80 that I have, there is no way that those servos, motors would fit into the much smaller A810 box. So I know they are not the same - there might be no sound difference...

If you’re into audio by the pound, yes that would matter. The weight of the A820 comes from it’s stand, sheer size and other structures internally as you have mentioned. The A810 was designed purposely as a portable unit, so areas for size and...

If you have a BB online account, it’s $99.99 My renewal was set for tomorrow so it worked out great for me. I just renewed for one year and will auto renew for the $119.99 My $20 a month tidal is now $8.33 a month for one more year, then $9.99...

Mike, you’re off. The 810 and 820 have the exact same playback mechanism. It’s all in the recording side the differences. And for playback only, the 1500 Technics is excellent, especially rebuilt by J Corder. From Ki Choi: “both share all...

Those are very cool, I think.

True. A little bit of a work around, but doable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

George, the hiss of tape is there with digital (from tapes) as well, but excessive hiss on R2R playback can come from many sources: bad caps, caps going bad, dirty tape heads, bad tape heads, etc. With a copy of the master tape, you are closer...

Top notch R2R setups are expensive and there are certainly limited tapes available and they are very expensive. And not all are well recorded/saved. I can't recommend for anybody to get into tape. But - the sound is amazing, simply...

The A820 Vs A810 is almost identical, the only difference being in the recording side. If it’s playback only, it’s identical. Most 810’s can be had for $10-15k fully refurbished, wired with external outputs, flux heads, etc. I own two. There...

It all depends on whether you want Roon or not. The LinQ doesn’t do Roon, only HQ Player. I frankly think the Aqua La Scala v2 is incredibly engaging and musical. The MA3 sounds smooth and musical, takes longer than most DAC’s to break in and...

Holy cow! I had no clue.

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

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...

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.

Congratulations Randy. Looks cool.

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....

Ha! True. I’d love to hear a pair.

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

B side, album 1. CRANK IT!

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

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

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

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

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

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