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Really, NAD's decks gained alot of popularity thanks to our German friend Lucky, didn't it? He send me the 6100 for free, after recalibrating it. Best deck I have, amazing sound even with the lower end tapes (heck, crap tapes sound decent on it). If I finally fix the speed on my Akai GX-A5, I have two amazing two head decks (well, the Akai is sort of a 2.5 head deck). And that while I started out with a 3 header. Though that was a Sony TC-KE500S. Not the most amazing deck, and it has been downgraded to the living room system.
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Tony: Now that's a first, because I got an email notification you commented on my last Photobucket video of your tape playing. I didn't even know that I had that feature on PB. Thanks for the comment.
As most of the hard-core mix tape enthusiasts have come to realize, the actual recording to cassette isn't what takes most of the time - it's all the thought that goes into the production and leaving a lasting impression with the listener. You've done that in aces, Tony.
Nando.
As most of the hard-core mix tape enthusiasts have come to realize, the actual recording to cassette isn't what takes most of the time - it's all the thought that goes into the production and leaving a lasting impression with the listener. You've done that in aces, Tony.
Nando.
Every moment spent on that mix was rewarding my Analog Adventurist colleague.
I'm pleased that you're pleased.
Not just because one gets to give the gift of a mix creation but the experience of doing it, learning how songs play off each other and striving to make it better than the last delivers gobs of satisfaction. That description doesn't even do it justice, because of ALL the things that happen in parallel throughout the process are almost too hard to describe.
That's been my experience anyhow, and what keeps me interested in doing it after all these years.
I view that particular tape as my best attempt at a side-vs-side, yin-yang adventure, to date.
And regarding the Photobucket thing, I couldn't resist.
I'm pleased that you're pleased.
Not just because one gets to give the gift of a mix creation but the experience of doing it, learning how songs play off each other and striving to make it better than the last delivers gobs of satisfaction. That description doesn't even do it justice, because of ALL the things that happen in parallel throughout the process are almost too hard to describe.
That's been my experience anyhow, and what keeps me interested in doing it after all these years.
I view that particular tape as my best attempt at a side-vs-side, yin-yang adventure, to date.
And regarding the Photobucket thing, I couldn't resist.
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Here is one song I was itching to demo on my main system - Tony's A Side featuring "No Remedy" by Jelly Jam.
A big thank you goes out to Doug, whose Ampzilla power amplifier has been my latest loaner amp I have received from him. It's one I would most want to keep for myself.
Click on image to play video:
Nando.
A big thank you goes out to Doug, whose Ampzilla power amplifier has been my latest loaner amp I have received from him. It's one I would most want to keep for myself.
Click on image to play video:
Nando.
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Here is one song I was itching to demo on my main system - Tony's A Side featuring "No Remedy" by Jelly Jam.
A big thank you goes out to Doug, whose Ampzilla power amplifier has been my latest loaner amp I have received from him. It's one I would most want to keep for myself.
Click on image to play video:
Nando.
A big thank you goes out to Doug, whose Ampzilla power amplifier has been my latest loaner amp I have received from him. It's one I would most want to keep for myself.
Click on image to play video:
Nando.
Good stuff guys! Nando- I am surprised the stereo shelf you are using holds that much weight on one shelf. I'd be worried about breakage with that many components on it. Elite and ES components are not known for being lightweight. That said- its cool you are able to try out other amps. I've gone through quite a few myself and have another one on its way coming next month. The YBA should be my last amp for my main system though, as for my budget- I won't be getting much better then that. Are you thinking of upgrading your Elite M-90 amp? I still have my 90 (or is it 91?) here that needs repair. Its really in rough shape.
An epic stack pumping out a beastly sound from one hell-of-a monster track!
You ain't lived until you spread some 'Jelly Jam' on that toast called life.
Just sayin' ..
You ain't lived until you spread some 'Jelly Jam' on that toast called life.
Just sayin' ..
Here is one song I was itching to demo on my main system - Tony's A Side featuring "No Remedy" by Jelly Jam.
A big thank you goes out to Doug, whose Ampzilla power amplifier has been my latest loaner amp I have received from him. It's one I would most want to keep for myself.
Click on image to play video:
Nando.
A big thank you goes out to Doug, whose Ampzilla power amplifier has been my latest loaner amp I have received from him. It's one I would most want to keep for myself.
Click on image to play video:
Nando.
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Thanks for the comments guys. I like sharing a little music made by other members in my videos. That's a lowly cassette playing, a format that isn't likely to gain popularity with the general music-listening public, compared to the resurging interest in vinyl.
Doug: I have a few video clips collected of your GAS Ampzilla playing. I will have to make arrangements to return it to you, as I have had it for at least four months. Unfortunately, I haven't had as much play time with it as I wanted. This is one of my favourite amps of the four power amplifiers you loaned me. I like its audio performance paired with my preamplifier. It is suited to my listening environment and range of music I like to play. I, also, like components that are not common and have a bit of notoriety.
Scott: I custom-ordered the stand. It is rated at 200 lbs. per shelf, but I will be paring down a few components on the top shelf. I didn't think I would hear as much difference as I have with using different power amplifiers, but I'm glad I have had a chance to rotate so many through my system.
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Doug: I have a few video clips collected of your GAS Ampzilla playing. I will have to make arrangements to return it to you, as I have had it for at least four months. Unfortunately, I haven't had as much play time with it as I wanted. This is one of my favourite amps of the four power amplifiers you loaned me. I like its audio performance paired with my preamplifier. It is suited to my listening environment and range of music I like to play. I, also, like components that are not common and have a bit of notoriety.
Scott: I custom-ordered the stand. It is rated at 200 lbs. per shelf, but I will be paring down a few components on the top shelf. I didn't think I would hear as much difference as I have with using different power amplifiers, but I'm glad I have had a chance to rotate so many through my system.
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It's certainly true that vinyl records have made much more of a comeback than compact cassette tapes. The vinyl format offers exceptional sound quality and is surprisingly easy to use in the home stereo environment.
Compact cassette tapes seem to be much more of a niche market at this stage.
I still prefer compact cassette tapes to any other recordable format for a number of reasons:
> Durability - can not get scratched.
> Compact - fits in your pocket with room to spare.
> Re-recordable - all tapes can be re recorded unlimited times.
> Analog - not dependent on computers and digital systems to record.
> Analog - it's possible to have unlimited phase differences between channels at the highest frequency that can be perceived as a tone, using the right recording technique.
I have been recording mainly off compact disc and some vinyl to compact cassette tapes and playing these on friends home stereo systems, and they could not tell the difference between the tape and compact disc it was recorded off. I have been recording over used blank TDK D tapes to make up these compilations with the help of a graphic equalizer to match tape frequency response.
I prefer not to use Dolby noise reduction. I've found graphic equalizers to be much more effective for both recording and playback. More about that later in another thread...
Compact cassette tapes seem to be much more of a niche market at this stage.
I still prefer compact cassette tapes to any other recordable format for a number of reasons:
> Durability - can not get scratched.
> Compact - fits in your pocket with room to spare.
> Re-recordable - all tapes can be re recorded unlimited times.
> Analog - not dependent on computers and digital systems to record.
> Analog - it's possible to have unlimited phase differences between channels at the highest frequency that can be perceived as a tone, using the right recording technique.
I have been recording mainly off compact disc and some vinyl to compact cassette tapes and playing these on friends home stereo systems, and they could not tell the difference between the tape and compact disc it was recorded off. I have been recording over used blank TDK D tapes to make up these compilations with the help of a graphic equalizer to match tape frequency response.
I prefer not to use Dolby noise reduction. I've found graphic equalizers to be much more effective for both recording and playback. More about that later in another thread...
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Cassette Deck: I love your support of the compact cassette - I wouldn't expect anything less with such a username. There needs to be more of us who can sway opinion to our side of thinking that the lowly cassette is a format that's far from vanishing or unworthy in a serious system. A cassette is just so much easier to handle than an LP and there are a number of us mix tapers who have been pushing the limits of recording onto a cassette tape. I like the challenge of using old technology to get new world results.
Nando.
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Yes and no. When a cassette tape recorded with nothing but good music and no rubbish fillers, there is seldom any need to rewind or fast forward. Automatic Music Sense is a common feature on modern cassette decks that makes it so easy to skip tracks and this combined with auto reverse makes cassettes about as easy to handle as a vinyl LP without the same amount of care not to scratch the vinyl record. The compact cassette tape is also easier to handle than a compact disc in that regard. The vinyl record wins in terms of quick selection of music without any need to rewind or fast forward, and an extended frequency range well beyond 20kHz especially on the outer tracks.
http://blog.ourvinyl.tv/insights-into-music-formats/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eC6L3_k_48
Yes, it's great fun and yields impressive results using old school equipment, often found at op shops, tip shops and garage sales for next to nothing. It's a bonus if you have repair and modification skills. You can record and play back on the same equipment without any need to be dependent on computers and digital systems. It is almost impossible to tell the difference between a well recorded high grade type 1 standard ferric compact cassette tape and the compact disc the music was recorded off.
http://blog.ourvinyl.tv/insights-into-music-formats/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eC6L3_k_48
Yes, it's great fun and yields impressive results using old school equipment, often found at op shops, tip shops and garage sales for next to nothing. It's a bonus if you have repair and modification skills. You can record and play back on the same equipment without any need to be dependent on computers and digital systems. It is almost impossible to tell the difference between a well recorded high grade type 1 standard ferric compact cassette tape and the compact disc the music was recorded off.
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