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brettmcee

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An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
Sorry wealthy people if I hurt your feelings. Buy something, you’ll feel better. 
Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
If they had made 7 1/2 ips Elcasets that would have been perfect! 
An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
@fordboy @jsautter Let be clear on a few things.  ‘Music Lover’ is not a synonym of ‘Audiophile’. And in its very founding, America is all about ‘less privilege’ and minimizing the prevalence privileged classes (i.e. Kings, Queens, Lords). America... 
An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
...but often the loud and/or the wealthy control the discussion. Being an Audiophile is a passion for perfecting personal sound reproduction.  It is both a technical and artistic pursuit tailored to ones own preferences while still attending to so... 
Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
8 track for me is a non-starter just because program material is often interrupted. And when I did have an 8 track player I didn't think it sounded that good......and then there is the fact that tape press-back mechanism inside the tapes can be a ... 
Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
I think people want the format to die because they don’t want to make the effort to get involved with it and they don’t want their ‘audiophile status’ in question because they don’t want to go that extra mile...and I totally understand those feeli... 
Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
No its the perfect time spatialking!  ...but with your name here you really should give reel to reel a try. 
An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
I’ve walked the shows and heard all the $100,000+ gear. If you are proud of that kind of excess you probably don’t really care about ‘the music’ or ‘the sound’ anymore, you are trying to accomplish something else (in your mansion built around your... 
Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
Agreed. 
An Audiophile is Anyone Who Loves Audio Regardless of Monetary Status. Agree?
I honestly think that being an Audiophile is enjoying the magic of reproduced sounds in ones own private listening space.I am not even certain music needs to be a part of the equation. I have a feeling there are people people out there that like l... 
Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
I just purchased my first reel to reel player last December. Best addition to my system ever! A good tape beats any other medium I have heard...and I’m a very critical kinda guy and have tried em all except MQA.Tape is not as romantic and glossy a... 
Spectron Audio Out Of Business?
I’m just gonna sell mine for parts....Keep your eyes open. 
Grading Guidelines for Reel-to-Reel Tape
You think so? Like what are some examples?71/2 ips tapes if in good condition can boarder on a spiritual experience. Can’t put a price on that...lol. 
Spectron Audio Out Of Business?
No sir. Wish someone associated with business or the former ownership would take some care or interest in these excellent creations. 
BAT VK-500 (with BatPak) vs Belles 350a?
@pcc67 I only listened to my VK-200 as driving the top end of my incredibly difficult to drive Infinity Kappa 8's. Please keep that in mind as I ramble. Currently running Kappa 7's so might get the 200 out again and see whats what.Impressions:The ...