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The purpose of this thread is to review record cleaning strategies. There are many discussions about this topic as everyone has used, or at least heard of, a variety of methods and cleaning solutions from either manufacturers, fellow enthusiasts, or internet posts, yet often the logic behind the...

I've been searching for a few Blue Note titles on reel to reel, but I cannot determine whether they were ever released in the format. Is there a tape release list somewhere? If someone has a catalog or website, it would be most appreciated.

Can't wait to test the first album Mofi is releasing on their new Supervinyl formulation produced using the UD1S or "Ultradisc One-Step" process (https://www.mofi.com/product-p/mfsl45ud1s-008.htm). Can this be the ultimate? I don't know, but pre-ordered always. I remember the discs produced with...

This guy always loves to talk, but never really says much on his videos. This recent one (from yesterday) really takes the cake though IMHO. Maybe I'm missing something? I must be because mostly thumbs up from people: Maybe my bias is because I'm listening to my Talking Heads 77 tape (and it...

I don't see how this is going to take off but you never know. Anyone giving it a go? Experiences?

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/5/8/17330324/ballfinger-reel-to-reel-tape-decks Never seen one in person, but I'm very interested to see how their sales will go.

Just a quick writeup for BR-20T noobs like myself as I think blown VU lamps in these decks is a common problem (3 out of the 5 decks I looked at had blown lamps) and they are easy to replace. All you need to do is remove the bottom 2 screws on the lower faceplate then tilt this faceplate up so...

I have no experience with this brush, but came across this rather shocking video demonstration: The brush is made by MusicHall, I believe.

Not sure whether this has been posted yet, but this guy's "record finder" project is pretty damn cool: https://www.instagram.com/p/BY06sWQhi4z/ Would be especially useful for my wife and friends so they put things back in the right place!

I love this story about recovering Bob Marley's lost tapes!: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/05/new-bob-marley-wailers-recordings-found-rotting-hotel-basement/

Interesting. Waiting for cost. May be the only choice since the new Horch House-Revox branded deck seems to be dead in the water. http://www.monoandstereo.com/2017/02/ballfinger-m-063-real-to-real-tape.html#more

It's wintertime again and we are seeing many threads on issues with static so I decided to re-post a blog entry I wrote on the subject (with some updates). Most old timers here know this info and have their own methods of dealing with things, but I thought I'd throw my $0.02 in (again) for the...

A nice "Glucci" purse. In black no less! Too bad I'm an audiophile not a crossdresser. Spent an hour on Amazon chat and on phone with various Indian customer service people. Polite as they were, nothing got resolved except to keep the purse and accept refund for the grease. OK, but not sure...

I was lucky to get a bottle of Pappy's today from my local source (they only got one bottle this year so I feel VERY lucky I happened to be there at delivery!). A few pals are coming over this Saturday and I thought it would be nice to have some background music on the reel as we go through...

Looks like they mainly want into the auto products, but wonder what this will do to the brands going forward. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/bloomberg/samsung-electronics-agrees-to-buy-harman-for--8-billion-in-cash/42590600

http://www.better-records.com Anyone try any of these? if so, I have some great things to sell you! Actually...what did you find?

What happens when a designer gets into audio? I give you Symbol Audio. http://www.symbolaudio.com $20K "console", complete with 6.5" "full-range" speakers: $5.4K LP storage cabinet: I think the average AK-er would do MUCH more with the $25K for these pieces and have about $10K left over for...

After years in the courts, I finally got my settlement check from ATT Mobile!: Took $0.47 to mail to me and probably $200 to administer. Imagine what the Lawyers got. Should I cash it?

Didn't turn out so well. :rolleyes: All 3 pulled over racing through Glenwood Canyon (graciously written up for 110 in a 50MPH zone). Where is one supposed to drive these beasts?

Dealer brought over a Ferrari Twin Turbo California and the Bentley Bentayga to the house today. The Ferrari was quite nice, but lacks the rawness of other Ferrari models. Many like this, I know, but not me...I don't need nor want GPS in my sports car. The 1260 Watt JBL system was very good, but...

Picked up a dirty GX-635 deck on the cheap as a parts machine and gave it a quick headphone test. Result was intermittent play and no sound at all with a test recording. The reputation on these decks is that they can have bad transistors which I didn't want to deal with but I decided it was...