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    If tape is so good why does it record so poorly?

    I use Otari MTR 10's and 12's fully restored and modified by Soren, in Indiana. I know at least one other person using Otari's as well and at least one person who use MCI's. Not the Mara Machines. I also use TASCAM 44ob's when I am doing 7 1/2 IPS 1/4 track duplication. Also restored and...
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    New member and new Tascam 44OB owner

    Welcome, I own two of the 44ob's that I use for duplicating 1/4 track 7 1/2 ips tapes. They do a great job.
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    New Analog Audio Design Reel-To-Reel Tape Playback Deck In Production

    I know Christophe from the time we spent together working with RTM tape. A great guy and I have told him that I would be happy to help him set tech support in North America when and if he starts selling his machines here. I know most of the great tech's across the country.
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    A great source for tape

    Jonathan has a great selection of wonderful sounding tapes and they are priced quite reasonably. My favorite one of his tapes is Dee Alexander.
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    Actual number of tapes??

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    Problem getting tape deck repaired

    Where are you located. I might be able to point you to someone.
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    Looking for a tech for Studer A80

    If you still need a tech for you Studer in LA, contact Charlie Bolois, at Vertigo Recording Services. He is in the LA area and has been working on Studer's and other studio gear for years.
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    Nagra repair anyone!

    Most of the good tech's that I know will work on different types of pro level tape machines as well as consoles and components. What they don't want to work on are entry level 50 year old consumer tape machines. There are a couple of them who are very selective about which pro level gear they...
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    Nagra repair anyone!

    No, Charlie Bolois at Vertigo Audio Services.
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    Nagra repair anyone!

    Charlie is one of the very best Studer tech's in the country. Good choice on your part.
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    Nagra repair anyone!

    From what I heard, Doc walked away from the Nagra service deal. I have no idea why. I use to know a couple of people down at Trew Audio, but that was years ago, when they kind of walked away from the Nagra service business. Back in the 1990's I knew people in LA, Chicago, and New York who...
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    Nagra repair anyone!

    Try contacting Soren at CS Electronics in Valpo, IN. His phone is 773-532*--3527. He is an excellent tech when it comes to tape machines. Works on a lot of pro level machines.
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    Maxwell Street Alley Blues

    I want to thank both of you for your comments. I agree basically with everything that has been commented on. Regarding, opening up the recording with the treble, we copy directly from master tape through a Studer distribution amplifier to the duplication tape decks. I idea being that, the...
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    Maxwell Street Alley Blues

    Duplication was finished up today. They will be packaged and shipped tomorrow.
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    Maxwell Street Alley Blues

    Yep, that is what it would have been like.
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    Maxwell Street Alley Blues

    Hello, we are releasing the Big John Wrencher, Maxwell Street Alley Blues. I will post additional details tomorrow about the history of the album. Pre-order pricing is $99.00 for the 1/4 track and $250.00 for the 2 track 2 tape version. These are from RMGI not Delmark. You can message me if...
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Good to hear you like them. Next up is Magic Sam's Blues Band, West Side Soul. I will probably pickup the production next week at Delmark.
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Hello Sunan, Yes, currently the plan is to release another three albums. Next will beJimmy Forrest, All the Gin is Gone, which is being released for sale at Axpona in Chicago this weekend. Then Sun Ra and his Arkestra, Sun Song, followed by Magic Sam, West Side Soul. Delmark has about 170...
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    No we have not done any 1/2" dubs so far. I will be with the people from Delmark for the next three days at Axpona, so I will discuss it with them at the show.
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Sorry, I didn't answer one of your questions. No, the original masters were on 1/4" tape. So the safety that was made for the dubs was done from 1/4" to 1/4".
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    HI Sam, Yes, I was the original for RMGI. Before that we distributed the BASF/EMTEC line of products before they went out of business. Since then the I have been the North America Distriburor for RMGI, Pyral and RTM until RTM decided to take over direct distribution in North America. A fine...
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Hi
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    I am doing the duplication for Delmark and I will be dropping off a few reels to them at the Axpona show in Chicago tomorrow. Can you PM me some details and I will try to figure out why this happened. Sorry of the inconvenience you experienced. Don
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Currently it is only available on 1/4" tape. 2 track, 15ips IEC on 2 10.5" metal reels and 1/4 track 7 1/2ips NAB on 7" plastic reel. We are looking into making it available on 1/2" as well.
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    Delmark Records Release Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape

    Delmark Records has released Junior Wells Blues Band, Hoo Doo Man Blues on 1/4" Reel to Reel Tape. The album was recorded in 1965 with Buddy Guy on Guitar. This album is in the Grammy Hall of Fame and is ranked in top 25 Blues Album ever recorded. This is available in two formats, a two reel...
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    Who Still Has A Tape Deck?

    Thanks Larry, Yes Soren is very talented. It's great to have him close to me. When my office & warehouse was located in Indiana, he was only about 30 minutes away. I moved the office to about 75 miles SW of Chicago the first of the year, but I still go over to our second home in Michigan...
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    Who Still Has A Tape Deck?

    I own a few. A couple of cassette decks, that I just picked up a couple of weeks a in a package deal where I was only interested in the amps. Plus a few Reel to Reels, 8 Otari MTR 10's, 4 of them completely rehabbed and 4 more waiting to go in. Also, a Otari MTR 12 1/2" completely rehabbed...
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    Revox service recommendations

    I would suggest you try Amp Services, they are located in S.E. Florida. Tom has been servicing pro gear for years. Studer, MCI, Otari, you name it.

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