@ct0517 I think I gave pretty good advice IF he wants a legal tape that the artist will benefit from. Expensive yes, but getting a reference grade tape to improve his system does not have to be anywhere near the $700 you mention.
not saying I am a saint but I would also pass on a nice vintage Les Paul, IF I was pretty certain it was hot...
there is of course wild and extensive networks that trade in such tapes...etc.
also, tape while good should just be part of improving your system, digital done right, really good microphones into just the best preamps, no mixer, will help you in some areas exceed just using tape as a reference... also thise sources can be judged against and in combination with direct to disc...
my next step, IF I take it may be the path Ralph went down....buy a lathe....
have fun inna....there is a bit ( or more ) Pirate in all of us...
Jim
not saying I am a saint but I would also pass on a nice vintage Les Paul, IF I was pretty certain it was hot...
there is of course wild and extensive networks that trade in such tapes...etc.
also, tape while good should just be part of improving your system, digital done right, really good microphones into just the best preamps, no mixer, will help you in some areas exceed just using tape as a reference... also thise sources can be judged against and in combination with direct to disc...
my next step, IF I take it may be the path Ralph went down....buy a lathe....
have fun inna....there is a bit ( or more ) Pirate in all of us...
Jim