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?
128x128luvrockin
Silly question possibly but.....
Is there any way to increase the output voltage at the deck or to increase it going into the amp.
Obviously without having any deleterious sonic effect.

Yesterday, I recorded some new LP's on used tape at 15 IPS, the music came through, but there was tape hiss. This is a "tape hiss" free zone; that tape will be discarded, leaving the empty reel for later use.

Today, I've been listening to Diane Schuur recorded at 7.5, sounds great on Maxell XL-1 tape. She is one fantastic vocalist, I have to get some more of her works. She's still performing.

Another hard day in the life.




Orpheus

That thought had crossed my mind but was thinking that at 1.0v the input into the phono might be too hot?

I don't have the answer at my fingertips, but I'm positive that you could tailor the output of your reel to fit this;


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