orpheus10

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It's Hammond B3 Organ Day
Baby Face Willette was a personal friend of mine. 
Reel to Reel decks
Make sure you can get parts and service before you buy. 
What are the weakest components in my system?
The worlds best speakers will give you "Crappy" sound if you have crappy electronics; however, you can get boss sound with decent speakers and boss electronics. It should be possible for you to audition electronics before you commit, that way you ... 
Shirley Bassey is realy something
It's quite ironic that I don't have the albums where she appears as a "Belter", but I do have some of those you mentioned.While I am not an "Analoger", meaning I will take Shirley any way I can get her; she seems to sound sweeter on vinyl. I have ... 
Shirley Bassey is realy something
Collectors choice music has all of Shirley's CD's available on line at ccmusic.com 
What is Half track and quarter track?
Mitch, the machine you are referring to was when 4 channels were in vogue. I had a Phase Linear 4000 preamp that was 4 channel. The recorder you had could record 4 channels in one direction. It was called "Quadrophonic". 
Reel to Reel decks
Inna, I would pick two track at 7.5. Somehow the image seems bigger with two track. 
Shirley Bassey is realy something
It is absolutely remarkable how kind the years have been to Shirley. 
Shirley Bassey is realy something
Nytc7, while I have all of those songs on vinyl, nothing compares to seeing Shirley in the flesh. I want to thank you, for what to me; was a very rewarding experience. 
The "great" sound of reel to reel explained
Just as all turntables are not created equal, neither are all reel to reel tape-decks. A modified 2 track is much different than a 1/4 track. 
The "great" sound of reel to reel explained
Buconero, did the government use a state of the art TT, tonearm, and cartridge, when they recorded the LP? 
The "great" sound of reel to reel explained
I have been listening to the superior sound of reel for over 30 years; I don't need any explanation. 
Reel to Reel decks
Mitch4t, I'm with you. I bought that tape ages ago retail. There is no way I would pay what they are asking, and it's not even new. 
Audiophiles are older than dirt
I was at the Red Sea when they dyed it red, I was at the Dead Sea when it died; I even went to the funereal. I remember all of that stuff. 
What Is This Hobby?
Judging from the posts, "Audiophiles" can be divided into two groups; equipment lovers and music lovers. By necessity, we all have to begin as "equipment lovers"; there is no other way to get the sound up to the very high level that audiophiles de...