2xHD Fusion Reel Tape Duplication Information
The magnetic tape used for reel tape album releases is the finest state-of-the-art on the market today. Buying an audio tape by 2xHD from The Sound of Tape store guarantees that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master in contrast to vinyl albums, CDs or other formats which are all generated from multiple generations of the original eg: tapes have been duplicated (made into ‘safety Copies’) from the master to be sent to mastering labs around the world from which more generations or conversions of the original are used for manufacturing and reproducing. At 2xHD Fusion always use the original master tape for the transfer to a brand new RTM audio reel tape.
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All transfer pollution, which may be caused by cabling, audio consoles, electrical interference, and amplifiers, is eliminated in the 2xHD Fusion chain as we dig into the original recording, using more sophisticated power supplies, cables, etc. These procedures help lower tape noise at the lowest spectrum and bring out the second harmonics' warmth associated with analogue recordings, creating a fresh, new, yet authentic version of the original recording. We call the procedure ‘back to the future technology’. So, it’s fair to say that you own a recording that is superior to the original released product.
The transfer is made to the best magnetic tape on the market today, the SM-900 Studio Master Reel Tape, which has all the features of a master tape but is also designed for long storage. The formula was created by AGFA around 1973. The audio reel tape has the best Print-through protection and longest storage life. Tapes of this formula have been stored for more than 40 years - and display no deterioration of the coating or sound quality. It is often chosen by professionals who specialise in classical, instrumental or voice recordings due to the “transparent” sound of its formula. Many sound engineers using Nagra open reel-to-reel tape recorders have used the SM900 as their go-to tape for the past 45 years.
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Analogue Reel Tape By 2xHD Fusion
Audio reel tape releases from 2xHD guarantee that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master, in contrast to vinyl albums or CDs.
For the recording on this tape, the original 1/4″ 15ips NAB or CCIR master tapes were played on a Nagra-T reel tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired with OCC silver cables from the playback head directly to a Nick Doshi tube head preamplifier. The Nagra-T, with its four direct drive motors, two pinch rollers and a tape tension head, is one of the best transports ever made. A customer-built carbon fiber head block and a head damping electronic system permit 2HD Fusion to obtain more transparency and better 3D imaging. Your copy was recorded on a Nagra IV-S 1/4″ at 15ips.
The Sound of Tape - A World of Music on Reel Tape at Your Fingertips
Nothing sounds better than music on audio reel-to-reel tape. The return of the most delicate, but most considered, kind of audio format for true audiophiles. The most dubious audiophiles know the truth about reel-to-reel tape. The truth is that it just sounds better than vinyl. The ultimate reel-to- reel tape is the latest retro-trend for audiophiles, it has a greater dynamic range than vinyl, capable of producing extraordinary sound for the treble and bass and there is less signal processing which is the enemy of a hi-fi extraordinaire.
The 2xHD team proud to announce the receipt of two prestigious 2020 Awards: THE POSITIVE FEEDBACK 2020 PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD was given for Audiophile Analog Collection Volume 2 for Release on Reel Master Tape and HIGH FIDELITY’s BEST RECORDING 2020 Award was bestowed on 2xHD Fusion for two pure analog recordings: Audiophile Analog Collection Vol 1 and Audiophile Analog Collection Volume 2 - Feel The Warmth!
The 2xHD proprietary mastering provides a unique listening experience as the process digs deep into original recordings to bring out all hidden information, without altering the music in any way, uncovering, and bringing out nuances, warmth, depth of field and even the air around the musicians.
Final Product: Pure analogue transfer from the original master tape. Audiotapes from 2xHD guarantee that ultimate quality is preserved from the original master in contrast to LP vinyl, CDs, or other formats. Exceptional Audiophile Analogue Sound - Master Quality Reel To Reel Recording On RTM SM900 Tape.
Based in Montreal and was created by audiophile sound engineer René Laflamme and producer André Perry. All 2xHD Fusion audiotapes are from the original analogue master recordings and transferred in the analogue domain using a Nagra-T reel tape recorder, modified with high-end tube playback electronics, wired from the playback head. In the high-end audio world, René has carved out a reputation for the definition of excellence and uses his knowledge and unfailing instinct to match various audio components to create the best all-encompassing sound experience.
Audiophile quality microphone designer and 40-times winner of “Best sound in the show” at high-end audio equipment conventions, Laflamme uses his knowledge and unfailing instinct to match various audio components to create the best all-encompassing sound experience. The exclusive 2xHD system is the fruit of Laflamme’s total experience and imagination. Music on reel-to-reel tape from the original analogue master.
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The Sound of Tape - Feel The Warmth
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