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My baby girl loves watching the reels spin. Her mother always says she's her fathers daughter. So I'm planting "The Classics" in her head. Forget the fly by night, here today, gone tomorrow garbage that constitutes the Top 40. Artists like The Stones, The Beatles, and Fleetwood Mac were...

Say hi to my daughter Frances Elizabeth (named after her grandparents) She will absolutely be exposed to the classics and (in good time) vinyl and reel. After mulling it over and discussing a number of choices, momma and I agreed that the first song she gets played to her will be "American...

The most unhelpful, snide, sarcastic, and rude people I've ever dealt with. Roger in particular. If the rest of the company is otherwise solid and reputable, then Roger is the one who is going to run it straight into the ground. Plenty of competition exists. I am also urging Recording The...

What I thought was going to be a simple operation has turned into a nightmare. Anyway, so the trusty 3030 was showing signs of needing a new belt: pitch would slow during play, would not engage in 15 ips speed, and so on. I didn't think much of it at first. So I ordered a belt (more on this...

Plucked these right off Ebay. I'm truly amazed no one else did. Maybe I just looked in the right place at the right time. 60..that's right...SIXTY.....NOS/Sealed Maxell XLI 35-90B tapes. INCLUDING SHIPPING.... Paid the princely sum of $2.43/ea. Woo hoo!!!! Finally caught a break.

I found a contemporary Country song that I actually like. After having spent decades mostly bashing the genré and sticking with my 60's-80's Classic Rock. This one is actually worthy of inclusion on a future reel mix. The intro is kind of Honky-Tonk. But let it get started. I like it.

DISCLAIMER: ATR Magnetics is not compensating me in any way for my time or efforts. I am doing this on a volunteer basis and all feedback below are my sole opinions. ---------------------------------------------------------------- It's been a long time coming. But the long wait is just about...

We're getting close. I now have a pre-production reel and roll in hand for evaluation at the behest of ATR. Expect a sneak peek and review in the next day or two. USRecording now has it on their site as "Coming soon". Stay tuned.

They say that sometimes you find scores when you are least looking for and expecting them. I can now attest to the wisdom of that statement. So I went out for a walk this evening to get in a little exercise but also to take in tonight sunset. I live in a semi rural area and so there are farm...

Toss a coin. Does this belong in tape? Or music? Since it's about both. I don't know. So a neighbor of mine is having a big 60th birthday bash coming up soon. And I've volunteered and been tasked with providing the soundtrack. I figure two full 10" tapes ought to provide ample play time for the...

Maxell's penultimate and longest running lineup. Also the most sought after and beloved. Introduced about 1988. The XLII EE tape was discontinued in about 1990. Production of the UD and XLI continued until about 1998, with retail distribution ceasing about Q3 2003 after stocks were depleted...

Another seldom seen or talked about tape. The beautiful Denon DX-1101B box and reel. When it comes to styling, this has long been my favorite. The tape sounds good too.

Random tape porn pic. The beautiful gold anodized reel of the legendary 3M 996 tape.

Just for the record. I am not outright accusing anyone of anything dishonest or unethical. But it sure LOOKS suspicious. So am I implying a less than honest seller here? Maybe. I don't know the whole story. I can only postulate based on the available facts. And I'd like to get your thoughts...

Something really cool is in the works for reel to reel. And I've been asked to be a part of it. Fans of the format will be ecstatic if and when this comes to pass. If all goes according to plan, stay tuned for something really neat to come this fall. That is all I am of liberty to say at the...

Definitely can use it today.

My faith in the then new RMGI LPR-35 tape was shattered when after just a few years, the tape literally began to disintegrate. I became disillusioned with it and became highly averse to it for a few years. I was initially very impressed with this tape and had very high hopes for it. But those...

How cool would this be? A few years ago, I lobbied hard for ATR to make a 1.0 mil "Classic" tape to complement (not replace) their existing "Master" tape as an effort to be a little more inclusive to us home hobbyists who prefer the long play tapes but also want ATR quality. PYRAL LPR-35...

You know...every once in awhile, it's nice to spread a little sunshine and make someones day. Take this ancient, well worn Ikea reclining chair and footrest. I bought it when I was still single. It served its purpose well. But I've had it for way too long and I've more than gotten my moneys...

We need a designated place to make everyone else drool.... I'll start.