jorsan
10-05-2008, 08:58 PM
Hi,
Since last 3 months I've been trying to find a good R2R deck, a turntable, buy some LPs and return to analog. At the moment Im in the opposite side: all my CDs are copied under looseless format (FLAC) in my HDD. I have a very good audio system and until now I was very happy with it, but the bug of the "old days" bytes me, and need to feel and hear that again (Im almost 50 now).
After buying a very fine condition OTARI 5050 BIII in Ebay, found a Tandberg 20A SE (the highest in the Tandberg line with the special eq system that makes this model special and one of the best around) with 30 hours of use and couldnt resist; the seller is not a " Ebay professional" and decide to take the risk; paid high ($1.650,-), but finally when the deck arrives .... was really in "like new" condition: motors are powerfull and fast, lights are strong , no scratches, marks, dings, nothing; inside everything looks clean, there is not even dust!, this machine was very well care for sure and the guy was honest in his description. Included was the reel plastic cover (clean, no scratches or marks), a remote control (never been used), original manuals, original boxes, two 10.5 Maxell XL1 tapes.... even the original invoice!. Im VERY VERY happy with this machine, I know I could find a much cheaper one if I wait but in my opinion, this is one in a lifetime opportunity that I have to take.
Anyway, now Im interested in buying new tapes and here is where I need some advice: this machine is calibrated using the Maxel XL1 and will be great to find 3 or 4 tapes, better if they're new but I think this is not easy or have to pay a lot for them, your comments in this matter will be apreciated. By the way, any idea where can I buy 2 track prerecorded tapes?
Thanks in advance for your help and hope this site grows,is very nice and deserved for sure. Everyday more and more people are interested in the analog sound again.
Since last 3 months I've been trying to find a good R2R deck, a turntable, buy some LPs and return to analog. At the moment Im in the opposite side: all my CDs are copied under looseless format (FLAC) in my HDD. I have a very good audio system and until now I was very happy with it, but the bug of the "old days" bytes me, and need to feel and hear that again (Im almost 50 now).
After buying a very fine condition OTARI 5050 BIII in Ebay, found a Tandberg 20A SE (the highest in the Tandberg line with the special eq system that makes this model special and one of the best around) with 30 hours of use and couldnt resist; the seller is not a " Ebay professional" and decide to take the risk; paid high ($1.650,-), but finally when the deck arrives .... was really in "like new" condition: motors are powerfull and fast, lights are strong , no scratches, marks, dings, nothing; inside everything looks clean, there is not even dust!, this machine was very well care for sure and the guy was honest in his description. Included was the reel plastic cover (clean, no scratches or marks), a remote control (never been used), original manuals, original boxes, two 10.5 Maxell XL1 tapes.... even the original invoice!. Im VERY VERY happy with this machine, I know I could find a much cheaper one if I wait but in my opinion, this is one in a lifetime opportunity that I have to take.
Anyway, now Im interested in buying new tapes and here is where I need some advice: this machine is calibrated using the Maxel XL1 and will be great to find 3 or 4 tapes, better if they're new but I think this is not easy or have to pay a lot for them, your comments in this matter will be apreciated. By the way, any idea where can I buy 2 track prerecorded tapes?
Thanks in advance for your help and hope this site grows,is very nice and deserved for sure. Everyday more and more people are interested in the analog sound again.