Audiophile Reel to Reel Tape - Is it worth the fuss? Absolutely!

Greetings from Tubelandia! I wanted to share my experiences and resources on how to achieve THE BEST Analogue sound available!


TECHS:
Analogue Rules (Michael Gore - Goreski):
http://www.analogrules.com

Reel to Reel Tech (Curt Palme - Northwest Pacific):
https://reeltoreeltech.com

Bob “Midnight” Shuster (NYC - Northeast):
http://shustersound.com

Tom Amp Services (Florida / South East)
http://www.audiomagnetics.com

JRF: Not mentioned but the best place for tape head evaluation / relapping.
http://www.jrfmagnetics.com

Myriad Magnetic (Dan Labrie)
https://www.myriadmagnetic.com

ATR Services (also a resource for tape and Ampex ATR-100 parts and accessories.
https://www.atrservice.com

RESOURCES:
Analogue Rules & Reel to reel tech (above)

Reel to Reel Rambler (Dave Denyer):
https://thereeltoreelrambler.com


TAPES:

White Stripes Elephant Preorder:
https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/180395?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=AWS+%7C+USA+%7C+Advantage%2B+shopping+campaign+04%2F20%2F2023+Campaign&utm_content=Ultra+Tape+%7C+Advantage%2B+shopping+campaign+08%2F10%2F2023+Ad+-+Copy&fbclid=PAAaYDUNEhrVnasx_KRwc68Co0YembMKuUN7Kmjf3uwSuswhGeVrmckgewFnY_aem_AYQNm_0ton0Ka8UiyVUKkGwZ6WLurX2ljPk_t8k39mAvAIAt1n2kng9KJdCXgy4USALizsu2qxcTNvmQxx-HRed5

Harrow and the Harvest Preorder:
https://store.aconyrecords.com/products/the-harrow-the-harvest-reel-to-reel?variant=40182622388311&fbclid=IwAR2h9PTNp1qyxhs5Lt8z61RwH35yNdsObuHQswa0P0Rb-75wgjgHraJTfuY_aem_Afano89_tGZ7cUPppnL5v0yaGKGsH4DYfu305OheV4WbB6TTP8kbL_fjJ4Fiap79bSo&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Analogue Productions UltraTape:
https://store.acousticsounds.com/c/397/Reel_to_Reel

The Tape Project:
The Tape Project | Releasing classic albums on reel-to-reel

Hemiola:
https://www.hemioliarecords.com/en/


Hortch House:
https://www.horchhouse.com/master-tapes

Mastertape Sound Labs (awesome classical selections)
https://www.mastertapesoundlab.com/MasterTapeSoundLab/Welcome.html