Recent content by Ronnie_B

Looks nice- It would be interesting to make one 700B style as an option...

Some good info here- Tape performance is affected by bias, and he discusses some recommendations. https://reeltoreelwarehouse.com/learn/what-reel-to-reel-tape-should-i-choose/

Reel to Reel Warehouse has a lot of good info regarding the various types of tape construction/formulation, etc. Preemptive legal disclaimer- Not my company, nor do I have any interest financially in this company. All information on the website is property of Reel to Reel Warehouse and is not...

Ok B Thank you Jim. I have some reels of Maxell UD that were recorded on the Akai X360 and also some 10.5 35-180b new old stock. Nice to listen to stuff I recorded decades ago...So far the UD sounds great, will try the 35-180b soon. I will probably buy the ATR Master grade stuff to try for...

Leaving? Thanks!

Sounds good, You too. Please stop commenting in my threads if you are going to keep trolling me.

The advice you posted was thinly veiled criticism followed by "have fun".

No I am not stuck on old tape, just pointing out that not all tape was equal even back in 1970 something. Do I need a lawyer to revue everything I post on here?

It does have 458s which I will R&R later. Just glad transport etc. function now. Thanks for the info on tape- A long time ago I had an Akai X360d and could peg the VUs when recording with Maxell UD. Does the Maxell with backing (35-180b) have problems?

I bought an Akai GX 635D that was in the original box, and looks brand new. The right side reel motor was shorted internally. The innards look brand new, too. No roaches, bugs, corrosion at all. I think the motor went out early in the life of this deck and it got pigeon-holed. The grease is...

Well I've went and done it. Perry has issued a HUH???? to himself. Kind of like a New Orleans politician putting himself in jail.

Thanks Lee! OBTW, my Khorns are almost new and I would have some 'splainin' to do to the contractual spousal unit (wife) if I were to attempt any mods. Now I am waiting on a part for my new/40+ year old Akai GX635D- looks unused but has a bad reel motor. Possibly infant part failure or someone...

I have tinnitus from years of Also want to add, I have a lot of cajun blood and we are often a 'little' cryptic with english. Choot 'em!!!!!

Perry I simply wanted to thank everyone, including you. And would like to apologize if any of this gets misinterpreted- I meant that I should have been more specific and probably deserve the abuse.

As taught in Technical Writing, I need to "remember my audience "when I post here !!!