So everything is going in the right direction, good to hear.
If you have tried it out yet, how does it record and sound ?
So everything is going in the right direction, good to hear.
If you have tried it out yet, how does it record and sound ?
Last edited by Cas; 21-06-2017 at 14:21.
Turntable : Project 2 Xperience Tone Arm & Cartridge : Project 9c Ortofon 2M Blue Phono Stage : Project Phono Box SE II Digital Source :Primare CD21 Integrated Amp : Primare I30 Speakers : ProAc 110 Headphones : Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro
Revox A77 MK IV 2 track 15 & 7 1/2 IPS
TEAC A-3300SX 4 track 7 1/2 & 3 3/4 IPS
Akai 4000DS MkII
Location: Solihull, UK
Posts: 410
I'm Bob.
It's been quite well tried out and getting more so each day.
Remember this is my first foray into R2R and I'm still picking things up, but just to get the hang of things I've recorded from a Streamed Input which goes
NAS via Cat5e cable to a
Cyrus Stream X2 into a
Leema Elements DAC into an
Audio Research LS27 pre-amp into the
AKAI GX-635.
It then came off the tape, back out through the LS27 into a Musical Fidelity A5cr power amp to the ProAc speakers.
I was totally surprised. With the LS27 set to monitor and utilising the 3rd head and switching between Source and Tape whilst recording I could not tell the difference. No dulling of the notes, plenty of tightly controlled bass and no tape hiss. Same whichever direction I'm recording / playing. I don't remember cassette being like this
The streaming set up gives a pretty good account of itself so for the tape deck to provide this sort of result straight off is no mean achievement. I'd also throw some credit towards the new RTM LPR90 tape that arrived from Thomann. A little overload into the red doesn't phase the recording - it just sucks it up and carries on.
So yes, sounding pretty good and the "sticky" VU meter performs faultlessly. I mentioned to Alan that at times I can detect a slight instability on some piano notes so have ordered a new pinch wheel. The existing has a tape width wear line embossed into it so could probably benefit from being renewed. Not cheap but at least you can still get them!
Haven't yet tried recording from CD or Vinyl. Should be another interesting comparison................
Source: Orbe SE / SME IV / Cadenza Bronze
Source: WD NAS / Cyrus Stream X2 / Chord DAVE
Source: Oppo UDP-205 (CD/DVD-A/SACD)
Amplification: Icon Audio PS 3 Sig Phono + Audio Research LS27 + Musical Fidelity A5cr Power Amp
Loudspeakers: ProAc Response D28
Cables/stands: Mark Grant G1500HD + Linn K20 + Cat 5e
Other bits: Okki Nokki keeping things clean
Location: Solihull, UK
Posts: 410
I'm Bob.
Source: Orbe SE / SME IV / Cadenza Bronze
Source: WD NAS / Cyrus Stream X2 / Chord DAVE
Source: Oppo UDP-205 (CD/DVD-A/SACD)
Amplification: Icon Audio PS 3 Sig Phono + Audio Research LS27 + Musical Fidelity A5cr Power Amp
Loudspeakers: ProAc Response D28
Cables/stands: Mark Grant G1500HD + Linn K20 + Cat 5e
Other bits: Okki Nokki keeping things clean
Bob I prefer to record direct from the DAC output as the pre amp does nothing in the chain except adds 4 more RCA connections, some tape loops actually colour or attenuate the sound
NAS via Cat5e cable to a
Cyrus Stream X2 into a
Leema Elements DAC into an
Audio Research LS27 pre-amp into the
AKAI GX-635.
Alan
Turntable - Garrard 401/Jelco 750L/Ortofon Kontrapunkt B, Pioneer PLC 590, Micro Sieki MA505 , Denon DL103R - DIY Paradise Phono stage - Reel 2 Reel Studer A810, Otari MX55,Tascam BR20, Revox A77, B77, PR99, TEAC X1000 & 3440, Digital HTPC / Young Dac - Preamp - DIY B4, 821, Power Amp's DIY Avondale NCC300 Mono Block, Speakers Wilmslow Kit Volt BM220.8 / Scanspeak D2905/9500
Location: Solihull, UK
Posts: 410
I'm Bob.
You're right. Obvious when I stop and think about it.
I'll give it a go.
Source: Orbe SE / SME IV / Cadenza Bronze
Source: WD NAS / Cyrus Stream X2 / Chord DAVE
Source: Oppo UDP-205 (CD/DVD-A/SACD)
Amplification: Icon Audio PS 3 Sig Phono + Audio Research LS27 + Musical Fidelity A5cr Power Amp
Loudspeakers: ProAc Response D28
Cables/stands: Mark Grant G1500HD + Linn K20 + Cat 5e
Other bits: Okki Nokki keeping things clean