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8bit Barry · 17th Jan 2023, 11:06 am

I thought I would mention - I have some nice analogue hifi too (Sondek / Leak Stereo 20) , so I will probably use it for both listening and mastering reasons. The idea of making a mix and then playing it downstairs on a different system is quite appealing, so the B77 with handle seems like a good idea.

It’s not a professional music studio (but does contain some wonderful analogue gear) so going any higher than around £1000 just isn’t practical. I have made music for 35 years, but I’m relatively new to R2R despite being 52 - I have an Akai 4000DSmk2 which is fun, but sonically doesn’t have the frequency response. My digital mastering skills are competent, but I fancy a different aesthetic and putting some money towards a high quality tape mastering system as I often record guitars too. This year I’m going to do it right and spend more time with the overall process.

17th Jan 2023, 11:06 am	#8
8bit Barry Triode Join Date: May 2020 Location: London, UK. Posts: 14	Re: Revox PR99 or a B77mk2 High Speed? I thought I would mention - I have some nice analogue hifi too (Sondek / Leak Stereo 20) , so I will probably use it for both listening and mastering reasons. The idea of making a mix and then playing it downstairs on a different system is quite appealing, so the B77 with handle seems like a good idea. It’s not a professional music studio (but does contain some wonderful analogue gear) so going any higher than around £1000 just isn’t practical. I have made music for 35 years, but I’m relatively new to R2R despite being 52 - I have an Akai 4000DSmk2 which is fun, but sonically doesn’t have the frequency response. My digital mastering skills are competent, but I fancy a different aesthetic and putting some money towards a high quality tape mastering system as I often record guitars too. This year I’m going to do it right and spend more time with the overall process.