Sorry to hear that. Is the deck's capabilities of real interest to you, though? If so, I'd consider getting it fixed and ask the seller to contribute to the repair. Bird in hand and all that as its appearance is good...
I've found it can make some difference if you're careful with you levels and don't drive them hard so you create that pumping but I'm in the minority. The downside is the tape probably won't work on any other deck.
Try a couple of recordings on your K-720 where you keep the levels peaking at or...
That is a gorgeous Thorens! Seeing too much great work around here - I'm about to get jealous. About.
I still know what I'm good at it - and it's buying stuff.
I'd argue that value as a concept is at play in this conversation, as well. "High End" can be high priced. It can also be high value if the sound and build quality is excellent at a lower price point. I'd argue that a select few pieces of equipment can be both at the same time - high priced and...
I can attest to Tony's stash - my 3 Chords & The Truth mix is on the one he graciously sent me and it is an all-out excellent sounding tape. Speaking of...
Well, no wonder the damn thing was blowing up phono cards right and left 15 years ago or whenever I switched to the Exposure integrated.
SS was supposed to have replaced the stylus tip on this Sumiko Alchemist HOMC. When I got it back, it blew out the left channel of the MC card in the...
Got a '70s AOR mix playing off the computer. Do miss those big 10" reels spinning but don't miss the visual clutter in this little room. There's a PR99 still at the office should I ever change my mind...
Yes, Happy New Year, everyone! New adventures await...
Glad Randy is home, Lee. And I know whereof he speaks regarding that kind of pain. Hope he has help during his recovery.
I know that feeling. I'd forgotten how good a songwriter Jessie Colter is. It took that rendition of I'm Looking For Blue Eyes by Shelby Lynn and her sister - Allison Moorer - on their Not Dark Yet album to remind me.