Is this being run through ny amp that might color the sound different what it sounds like stock? I'm looking at buying of these but what to make sure mine would sound as good as this. Thanks
This was played through an amp and recorded by a very cheap camcorder. So it does sound different in reality. However, it sounds very good, there's not much difference between input and output signal at all.
@DrCassette great, thanks. I'm not really experienced with these older tape machines. Will I need to use an amp with it, in order for it to play? I don't have an amp.
Usually BASF tapes have a some powder on them, but I let them run through a towel to rub the dust off the tape. Then, after a few more plays, the tape is in a perfect shape again! BASF tapes are really reliable.
You own great vintage audiophile stuff ! I'm fond of my old Realistic sound system... simple and easy to use, no digital menus & settings, no 200-button remote control. I just got another turntable this year and restarted buying & listening old vinyl albums... i like roch202020's comment on old '50s to '70s sounds
Nice machine. I always liked reel to reel machines, although I never owned one. It is not easy to find reel to reel tape and supplies for these machines in the US. Are open reel machines still popular in Germany?
No, reel-to-reel is absolutely unpopular in Germany. I think to find supplies and good machines in Germany is even harder than in the US. Most of the machines you find here are all these cheap Grundig things.
Grundig was the German Sony, that's right, and teir machines had a very good built quality, but the sound quality wasn't that good. Most of their reel-to-reels were 4-track mono, and that's really a sign for cheapness. I've NEVER heard a 4-track mono tape that sounded good!
You know what's so amazing to me, is that nowadays technology kind of sucks, the sound of music is bad! I used to like how music sounded back in the 50's-70's, and now there is a bunch of bad sound cards! For example, my computer have a Creative SB Audigy 2 sound card; and believe me, it sucks! I hate to see that so many sound cards are made with the "auto volume leveling" integrated, and that sucks, big time!
Hello DrCassette I need buy a tape which brand recommend you? and like buy aluminiun reels, use 7 or 10 inches?
Thanks
calesso 5 months ago
Is this being run through ny amp that might color the sound different what it sounds like stock? I'm looking at buying of these but what to make sure mine would sound as good as this. Thanks
jgk381 1 year ago
@jgk381
This was played through an amp and recorded by a very cheap camcorder. So it does sound different in reality. However, it sounds very good, there's not much difference between input and output signal at all.
DrCassette 1 year ago
@DrCassette great, thanks. I'm not really experienced with these older tape machines. Will I need to use an amp with it, in order for it to play? I don't have an amp.
jgk381 1 year ago
nice and bassey sound
GanEdenAustralia 1 year ago
i have the same exact unit except mine tends to start dragging when i gets towards the end of the tapes i believe it's a belt issue
jsemancik1 1 year ago
Interesting clip.
blktenor 2 years ago
ur Lucky this BASF tape wasnt ended up in powder!!
vdennis 2 years ago
Usually BASF tapes have a some powder on them, but I let them run through a towel to rub the dust off the tape. Then, after a few more plays, the tape is in a perfect shape again! BASF tapes are really reliable.
DrCassette 2 years ago
Where do you get recorded reels from?
ryanthescooterguy 2 years ago
@ryanthescooterguy
Ebay, flea markets, thrift stores...
DrCassette 2 years ago
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RUSH2LIMBAUGH 2 years ago
You own great vintage audiophile stuff ! I'm fond of my old Realistic sound system... simple and easy to use, no digital menus & settings, no 200-button remote control. I just got another turntable this year and restarted buying & listening old vinyl albums... i like roch202020's comment on old '50s to '70s sounds
retrogamah 2 years ago
Nice machine. I always liked reel to reel machines, although I never owned one. It is not easy to find reel to reel tape and supplies for these machines in the US. Are open reel machines still popular in Germany?
margaretsville 2 years ago
No, reel-to-reel is absolutely unpopular in Germany. I think to find supplies and good machines in Germany is even harder than in the US. Most of the machines you find here are all these cheap Grundig things.
DrCassette 2 years ago
Oh, I didn't know that Grundig was low quality. I thought that Grundig was the "Sony" of Germany. Anyway, I enjoy your videos, Thanks
margaretsville 2 years ago
Grundig was the German Sony, that's right, and teir machines had a very good built quality, but the sound quality wasn't that good. Most of their reel-to-reels were 4-track mono, and that's really a sign for cheapness. I've NEVER heard a 4-track mono tape that sounded good!
DrCassette 2 years ago
Great sound, great track and great voice!!
Gioveolympus 2 years ago
You know what's so amazing to me, is that nowadays technology kind of sucks, the sound of music is bad! I used to like how music sounded back in the 50's-70's, and now there is a bunch of bad sound cards! For example, my computer have a Creative SB Audigy 2 sound card; and believe me, it sucks! I hate to see that so many sound cards are made with the "auto volume leveling" integrated, and that sucks, big time!
roch202020 2 years ago
i have a god set of speekers so the base sounds verry rich but the trebbel sounds not as good
windoes98se 2 years ago
Super! It sounds great! I like BASF tape very much,it's very good,especially thse tapes from the early/mid 70's.
oviwolf 2 years ago
Yes, and they're still pretty cheap on Ebay, not like all those Maxell tapes. These tapes are sold for so much money!!!
DrCassette 2 years ago
That sounds fantastic!
AG3304 2 years ago
Hot bass :)
herkimer400 2 years ago 2
I found a really nice song on one of my reels recorded god knows when, I'll post a video response to this with it :D
JoshSwannack 2 years ago
How appropriate... :) JC
BadEditPro 2 years ago
Very nice*
steelrain3 2 years ago
I like BASF tape. I have used many miles of it.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 2 years ago 2