whats your preferred/main......

Preferred? R2R (by a large margin)

Most used (by a large margin) - digital/streaming

My vinyl has taken a major backseat after getting the MSB Cascade/Pink Faun (with fiber) combo.
 
Mostly ripped music on a NAS, second would be streaming via Tidal. Getting geared up to put vinyl in the light more often.
 
TT , R2R , Streaming /CDT* are my preferences ..

Play mostly Server (NAS) /Streamer , for new music and convenience, LP /R2R when i really want a treat or bought new stuff…


Regards

* Depends on digital format CDT can be superior ..
 
a.wayne said:
TT , R2R , Streaming /CDT* are my preferences ..

Play mostly Server (NAS) /Streamer , for new music and convenience, LP /R2R when i really want a treat or bought new stuff…


Regards

* Depends on digital format CDT can be superior ..
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What is CDT?
 
Digital is so easy. And most of the music I listen to is only on Digital. I have been seeking out stuff I never heard. I'm in one of those place where the stuff I know is of less interest at the moment.
 
Porsche said:
"whats your preferred/main......" listening source and why, do you prefer r/r, vinyl, cd, streaming, etc
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Preferred by a good margin: 15ips and 30ips reel-to-reel tape!
Why?: It is effortlessly dynamic, realistic, and complete when on a great sounding system

Main source: Vinyl
Why?: I have more of it and it sounds closest to tape.

Utility/warmup source: Digital (physical media or streaming)
Why?: Convenience, general playback, and discovery.

All three source types sound very good and can easily be played for enjoyment at any time without concern.

Dre
 
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Dre_J said:
Preferred by a good margin: 15ips and 30ips reel-to-reel tape!
Why?: It is effortlessly dynamic, realistic, and complete when on a great sounding system

Main source: Vinyl
Why?: I have more of it and it sounds closest to tape.

Utility/warmup source: Digital (physical media or streaming)
Why?: Convenience, general playback, and discovery.

All three source types sound very good and can easily be played for enjoyment at any time without concern.

Dre
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Nice problem to have..."lemme see, should it be 30 ips tape today, or?" I kinda miss having a R2R, I still have a number of 15 ips tapes I'm hanging onto until I retire and can commit more time, and esp money to the endeavor.
 
puroagave said:
Nice problem to have..."lemme see, should it be 30 ips tape today, or?" I kinda miss having a R2R, I still have a number of 15 ips tapes I'm hanging onto until I retire and can commit more time, and esp money to the endeavor.
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A good R2R playback machine is not much money. A Otari 5050 with the head wired out to a $5000 NAB/IEC plays tapes just fine. The cost is the tapes. If you have the tapes, your basically there.
 
Kingrex said:
A good R2R playback machine is not much money. A Otari 5050 with the head wired out to a $5000 NAB/IEC plays tapes just fine. The cost is the tapes. If you have the tapes, your basically there.
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I had a Technics RS-1500 w/ JRF heads wired out directly to a deHavilland 222 and sold it as part of my divorce liquidation. I should have just kept it at one of my bros' houses. :oops: If I get back in the game, my sights are on an ATR-102.
 
puroagave said:
Nice problem to have..."lemme see, should it be 30 ips tape today, or?" I kinda miss having a R2R, I still have a number of 15 ips tapes I'm hanging onto until I retire and can commit more time, and esp money to the endeavor.
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Hey Rob. I have to admit it's a good problem to have!

Hold on to those tapes and enjoy the time with them when you retire if not before.

BTW: I'll be planning a trip to your neck of the woods real soon.

Dre
 
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