added a 3rd Studer A-820 Mk2 with both 1/4" and 1/2" heads, guides and hubs

[andromedaaudio]

However, I would not base that external box on old Studer circuitry... today we know how to make things better.

I m not so sure of that

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

I m not so sure of that

you seem to be pretty sure about most things....

 

[andromedaaudio]

and the mastertapesoundlab mod is a significant improvement in both noise , distortion and sq

The church choir tape i have from mastertape soundlab is not exactly the best recording either .

You know the one for when the inquisition shows up

 

[andromedaaudio]

you seem to be pretty sure about most things....

You yourself seem to be sure of something .
I would take a recognized brand like studer any time over master tape sound lab or Ultra analogue ( modded Studer DIY )

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

The church choir tape i have from mastertape soundlab is not exactly the best recording either .

You know the one for when the inquisition shows up

by Kostas Metaxas?

 

[Foxbat]

You yourself seem to be sure of something .
I would take a recognized brand like studer any time over master tape sound lab or ( modded Studer DIY )

There is progress everywhere, and 50 years is long time.

Also, don't forget: Studers were not designed for best sound. Their application called for different set of important parameters, including such things as quick calibration, and they sacrificed a lot for that goal.

 

[andromedaaudio]

by Kostas Metaxas?

It says Master tape sound lab.
It sounds softly recorded as if the mikes were to far and it isnt exactly noise free either

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

never heard or even about

 

[andromedaaudio]

There is progress everywhere

According to HiFi magazines yes

 

[andromedaaudio]

never heard or even about

I will make a picture of the tittle when im back home
Its recorded with a Stellavox if im not mistaken

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

I will make a picture of the tittle when im back home
Its recorded with a Stellavox if im not mistaken

sounds like a Kostas recording

 

[andromedaaudio]

I would love to do a piano recording my self , record and play with the microphone distance / placement.
Stockmachines at first that is

 

[andromedaaudio]

Last year i bought about 10 K worth of tapes .
Horch house vd hul Open reel records Hemiolia Mastertape soundlab Tape project and the list goes on and on .
Id say 20 % is really good , for the rest you might as well spin a CD
The whole flightcase you see is full of tapes

Open reel records and Hemiolia are also very good .
But dynamically Hugh masekela is top
Ps regarding the tape project, i only have a mono recording which sounded good too , id love to try more

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

I have about 350 tapes and a lot are really good......I played digital a couple of times last year...not worth the effort....
my new Melco TT has closed in on the A80s but still no cigar
a crazy good one is Charles Mingus: Tijuana Moods

 

[andromedaaudio]

.I played digital a couple of times last year...not worth the effort....

Off course thats because your horns are better then my donkeycoffins

 

[christensenleif@msn.com]

I´ve been through all types of speakers through 50 years and found my peace with this DIY system that replaced Avantgarde Trio´s
Wilsons
Apogees
Acoustat
Quads
Soundlabs
Audiostatic
Altecs
JBL...

forgot Dahlquist and DCM time window from the years when I frequented Elektrocompaniet in Oslo
and Dayton Wright helium filled electrostatics

the only contender was Harold Beveridge 2SW

 

[DasguteOhr]

a little question, why is nobody using an Ampex 351 or a Telefunken M5. this is how the best recordings of classical music have been made. excellent tube head amps are also on board
Ampex 351

Telefunken M 5c

 

[Foxbat]

I have the Ampex 350 that I love for its nostalgic value, and when connected to my head preamp it produces wonderful sound, but it is a playback deck only, and there are many attributes in it that make it fall short of modern standards. Its drive mechanism is primitive next to the more advanced machines. I added a simple electronic tape counter to mine - not having a counter is one of the first things you notice lacking. The second is manual tape lifters. it still does amazingly well for such an old machine (mine has the 1958 date written inside, whether true or not), and it is still running on its antique-looking original motor capacitors. The wire insulation crumbled in spots, but the darn beast keeps moving its tape!

 

[Foxbat]

I´ve been through all types of speakers through 50 years and found my peace with this DIY system that replaced Avantgarde Trio´s
Wilsons
Apogees
Acoustat
Quads
Soundlabs
Audiostatic
Altecs
JBL...

forgot Dahlquist and DCM time window from the years when I frequented Elektrocompaniet in Oslo
and Dayton Wright helium filled electrostatics

the only contender was Harold Beveridge 2SW

I am yet to meet one DIYer, whose contraption did not slaughter (in his mind, of course...) all the giants.

There's something to be said for personal involvement.

I myself still carry that virus in my blood.

 

[DasguteOhr]

I have the Ampex 350 that I love for its nostalgic value, and when connected to my head preamp it produces wonderful sound, but it is a playback deck only, and there are many attributes in it that make it fall short of modern standards. Its drive mechanism is primitive next to the more advanced machines. I added a simple electronic tape counter to mine - not having a counter is one of the first things you notice lacking. The second is manual tape lifters. it still does amazingly well for such an old machine (mine has the 1958 date written inside, whether true or not), and it is still running on its antique-looking original motor capacitors. The wire insulation crumbled in spots, but the darn beast keeps moving its tape!

A beast of machine like a old vw beetle runs forever.
Decca had made most of sxl series recordings in kingsway hall with ampex 351 and decca tree ul 50 mics neumann. On photo left down the portable version.