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Brian Gaff wrote:
The EQ of Tandbergs tended to be different to other machines for some
reasons. I used to have a Sony machine as well and the tapes from that
sounded dull on the Tandberg when it was working.

There are only two accepted standards - NAB and CCIR. NAB basically US,
CCIR, European. IIRC at 7.5 ips, NAB uses slightly more top 'lift' on
record, so should sound brighter on a CCIR machine. With the reverse if
recorded CCIR.

Its not just head alignment in my view. So if I get a refurbed reell
deck of some sort and use it, am I going to find similar problems or
more I wonder.

Just EQ it so it sounds best in the editor of your choice.

Has anyone ever done this. Interestingly, i see people
seem to have half track stereo decks still but not the quarter track
ones.

1/4 track was more common for domestic use, IMHO. Tape was pretty
expensive.

I have a 1/4 track Akai kept for transcription purposes. Can do 1 7/8 - 15
ips. My Revox A77 are both 1/2 track, one normal, one high speed.

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