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lpcd2001
03-12-2002, 08:12 PM
Hi Steve, I used to own a r2r recorder and now want to check it sonic performance again. I would also want to tape my daughter playing piano with it. Any recommendation? Revox/Tascam/? Thanks.
Steve Hoffman
03-12-2002, 08:22 PM
For your needs, I would suggest a Teac or Tascam deck. Go to Ebay and find one cheap.

Stay away from the imported units like Revox, etc. They sound great, but the old ones need a lot of work!
lpcd2001
03-12-2002, 09:02 PM
for such speedy reply. Life is good today because I found the lot of 10 like-new MCA Vintage Rock LPs that you mastered!!! This is at a local used record shop.
Steve Hoffman
03-12-2002, 09:30 PM
Good for you! :)
FabFourFan
03-12-2002, 11:21 PM
Originally posted by Steve Hoffman
For your needs, I would suggest a Teac or Tascam deck. Go to Ebay and find one cheap.Hey, now!! I have a mint-in-box Tascam 32 that needs a good home!! Check the Classifieds forum if you're interested!
lpcd2001
03-13-2002, 11:08 AM
I saw some tapes on E-bay described as 4-track stereo. How would we play back 4 track and end up with stereo? Do I need to buy 4-track recorders in order to play back these tapes? Thanks.
lukpac
03-13-2002, 11:11 AM
Originally posted by lpcd2001
I saw some tapes on E-bay described as 4-track stereo. How would we play back 4 track and end up with stereo? Do I need to buy 4-track recorders in order to play back these tapes? Thanks.

That would be a two sided tape. Also known as quarter track. Two tracks for each side...
Sckott
03-13-2002, 11:14 AM
TommyTunes was nice enough to sell me a piece of his 4-Track tape collection. Believe it or not, a LOT of the 3.75 IPS reels sounded really nice!

Not all though. I even scored a Who's Next. Cute piece, but the sound is alright. (Decca 3 3/4 IPS)