When it comes to vinyl I am very familiar with the process of buying used as I know what to look for and the questions I need to ask, should details not be apparent in an ad. R2R is a whole other kettle of fish for me and I need some tips on what to look for.
I am interested in buying some titles recorded at 7.5ips only as I'm limited by the speed of my Pioneer RT-909. It is a 2-track/1/4" machine and can accept 7" & 10.5" reels. The genres I'm interested in are classic rock titles, jazz/blues and classical.
I see a lot of titles that are 4-track tapes. Are those titles off limits for my 2-track machine?
What questions do I ask regarding tape condition?
Do R2R titles have a grading system like vinyl?
Should I be weary if a tape hasn't been played for years or even decades?
What about Sticky-shed Syndrome?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can throw my way!
JV
I am interested in buying some titles recorded at 7.5ips only as I'm limited by the speed of my Pioneer RT-909. It is a 2-track/1/4" machine and can accept 7" & 10.5" reels. The genres I'm interested in are classic rock titles, jazz/blues and classical.
I see a lot of titles that are 4-track tapes. Are those titles off limits for my 2-track machine?
What questions do I ask regarding tape condition?
Do R2R titles have a grading system like vinyl?
Should I be weary if a tape hasn't been played for years or even decades?
What about Sticky-shed Syndrome?
Thanks in advance for any tips you can throw my way!
JV