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Reel to reel

I’m entertaining the idea of purchasing a reel to reel to record my albums on and also use to possibly soften the digital age a bit. Does anyone know where or if NEW blank tapes can be purchased? Are there any thoughts on a resurgence of R2R and if blank media will become more easily accessible?
luvrockin
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fleschler
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Some of the best sounding mono LPs were made using 1/2" tape and/or 30 ips speed tape.  For acoustic music, the simpler the microphone setup, the better (2 or 3 mikes back in the late 50s and early 60s).  
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tomic601
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After you level match try discerning if you just like your deck electronics or your deck electronics on recorded tape....


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tomic601
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Created a thread in the music section so the RtR fans can post what they are listening to.... on RtR tape of course....

enjoy the music !!!!!!  
inna
8,240 posts
 
1/2" 30 ips, that's the spirit. 
But..some master tapes are really old so in certain cases your best master tape dub is original pressing record.
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