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Post by Rexton on Mar 12, 2017 18:22:03 GMT
I think the thread title says it all. I've always fancied a R2R but have no idea where to go, help!!
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 12, 2017 18:58:06 GMT
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Post by mikeyb on Mar 12, 2017 20:06:01 GMT
Been one of two of those on eBay lately at around £1500 buy now. |
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Post by ChrisB on Mar 12, 2017 20:09:54 GMT
That would do it!
Don't underestimate the importance of a good service and set-up.
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 12, 2017 21:46:39 GMT
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Post by julesd68 on Mar 12, 2017 22:40:39 GMT
Yeah but wot about all the upgrades you'll have to do with the Techy..  |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 13, 2017 8:37:58 GMT
Technics is a nice machine and looks great, but overpriced IMHO. Studers et al are silly money now too. Best machine at a sane price is the Tascam BR20. I've heard one a few times and it sounds as good as Studers etc IMO.
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Post by MartinT on Mar 13, 2017 8:43:19 GMT
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Post by MikeMusic on Mar 13, 2017 16:27:57 GMT
I have 2 of them. One quarter and one half track, Nice to see some of my kit going up in value !
Lovely sound
As well as a not working F36
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Post by The Brookmeister on Mar 13, 2017 23:09:51 GMT
Assuming you get one what are you gonna play on it?
The blank reels cost £80
I have a Technics RS1500 J-Corder and a Studer B67
Don't waste your money on anything apart from these 2 brands.
I am lucky as 2 of my friends are totally obsessed with R2R's and know more between them than most mortals, Dave Cawley and Tim not included of course!.
The B67 has been away for 6 months being up-graded, it arrived back in the UK today and its now a GAMUT B67!
I invite anyone interested to come to my new shop when it opens end of May for a listen of the B67.
If you are truly serious about R2R accept the guidance of these experts and you will have a machine that wipes the floor sonically against ANY turntable regardless of cost.
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Post by Rexton on Mar 14, 2017 20:46:28 GMT
Hi,
Dave, thanks for the info. I'll have to come over to Hudds and visit your new place, what's the address? Is it still in Huddersfield town centre?
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Post by The Brookmeister on Mar 15, 2017 21:53:16 GMT
Its in the town centre chief we don't move in until May but it will be worth visiting just to hear my Studer!
I was also going to ask about a Yorkshire hifi club but could not contact you via AOS for obvious reasons!
If any TAS members are interested shout out!
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 15, 2017 22:16:29 GMT
I'll be up for a listen Dave, give us a shout when you have a date.
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Post by Rexton on Mar 16, 2017 8:51:55 GMT
Ali, where are you based?
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Post by brian2957 on Mar 16, 2017 8:55:36 GMT
I'll be up for a listen Dave, give us a shout when you have a date. Aye , if I'm off I will accompany you Ali  Be good to meet up with David again , and to meet Andy . |
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Post by Eduardo Wobblechops on Mar 16, 2017 10:48:10 GMT
Ali, where are you based? I'm in Dunfermline. |
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Post by Rexton on Mar 16, 2017 19:46:54 GMT
Right, looks like we are invading Dave's place. I originally started making noises about starting a audio club in west yorkshire but never got around to anything, mainly because I run several businesses and have a young family, so family and personal time is scarce. Things are a little difference in that I now have a bit more time on my hands but I still wouldn't want to be saddled with the workload of setting up and maintaining a new club. Response was quite favourable with people from Leeds, Wakefield and Sheffield wanting to know when I intended setting up.
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Post by The Brookmeister on Mar 16, 2017 22:56:44 GMT
The new place has a huge basement which will be set up with the very best kit I have but is also big enough for people to bring their own gear if they fancy a play about!
There is a superb pub I may have already mentioned across the road, Tesco literally 10 yards away and a guest house plus numerous hotels near by and also Yorkshire's best curry house Nawaab about 1/4 mile away.
So happy to have it as a HQ for hifi meets etc.
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Post by Rexton on Mar 17, 2017 9:33:38 GMT
Sounds good, I know Huddersfield town centre like the back of my hand but can't place Tesco's (scary, old timers disease must be kickin' in)!
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Post by TheMooN on Apr 30, 2018 17:13:59 GMT
Only just caught up on this this thread and as R2R and Cassette are an interest of mine I have PM'd Martin proposing that a couple of sub forums might be dedicated to the mediums and machines.
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