{"title":"Analog Audio Design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Audio Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog Audio Design makes the future of reel tape recorder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog Audio Design designs and produces a new generation of reel-to-reel tape recorder and open-reel player. Analog Audio Design is a high-end French audio manufacturer based in Pleumeur-Bodou, Brittany, founded by engineer Christophe Martinez to build uncompromising, modern open-reel-to-reel tape recorders and players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company focuses on state-of-the-art mechanical precision and modern electronics, including integrated touchscreens for calibration and direct-drive reel motors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNEW Updated Reel-To-Reel Tape Deck - Direct drive motors, speeds up to 30 ips\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog Audio Design TP-1100 Reel Tape Player\u003cbr\u003eAnalog Audio Design TR-1100 Reel Tape Recorder\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlus Accessories Available: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRT-N0-0004-RC-1000 Remote Control \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"aad-tp-1100-reel-tape-player","title":"AAD TP-1100 Reel Tape Player","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW Features and NEW Functionality for 2026 NEW Version - AAD TP-1100 Brand NEW Upgraded VERSION of open reel-to-reel tape player\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes, you can preorder AAD TP-1100 Open Reel-To-Reel Tape Player - New 2026 Edition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA master-crafted reel-to-reel for true audio sound playback connoisseurs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the uncompromising craftsmanship of Analog Audio Design, makers of the world’s most advanced reel-to-reel tape machines. Engineered in France and built for pure master reel tape playback, their flagship models like the TP-1000 combine cutting-edge technology with timeless design. Explore Paragon's curated selection and experience magnetic tape reimagined for high-end audio systems. Available for audition and expert consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReel-To-Reel is Not a Relic. It's a Revelation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an era dominated by convenience, Analog Audio Design dares to revive the art of reel-to-reel tape, not as nostalgia, but as innovation. The TP-1000 isn’t a tribute to the past; it’s a bold statement for the future of analog audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted for discerning listeners, the TP-1000 brings the warmth, depth, and presence of magnetic tape into the modern listening room. Every element, from the motor control to the tape path, is engineered for sonic purity and mechanical perfection. This is not just playback. This is performance. Reel-to-reel tape has always been the reference standard in professional recording. Now, it returns home to yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe updated Analog Audio Design TP-1100 is a high-end, playback-only open-reel tape machine featuring direct-drive reel motors and playback speeds up to 30 ips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical  • Tape : 1\/4 inch (6.35mm)    Track Format : 2-track. 2 channel (DIN 0.106 inch, 2.7mm)  Max. Reel Size : 11.8 inch (30 cm)    Tape Speed : Switchable three speeds : 30ips (76,2 cm\/s), 15 ips (38.1 cm\/s) and 7.5 ips (19.05 cm\/s)    Tape Speed Accuracy : Within +\/-0.05%  Pitch Control Range : +\/-100%, resolution of 0.01 ips   Wow and Flutter : 30ips =  \u0026lt;0.030% peak, 15 ips = \u0026lt;0.045% peak, weigthed (DIN 45507),   7.5 ips = \u0026lt;0.09% peak, weigthed (DIN 45507)   Wind Speed : Switchable three speeds = 2 m\/s, 6 m\/s, 10 m\/s    Wind Speed Control : 1 m\/s to 12 m\/s, resolution of 1 m\/s    Capstan Motor : DC servo motor, belt drive    Reel Motor : 2x direct drive servo motor   Dimensions (WxHxD) : 466mm x 519mm x 305mm   Weight : 62.83 lbs (28,5 kg)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectrical • Power Supply : Connector = IEC 3-pole,   Voltage Range = 90 to 264 VAC,  Frequency Range = 47 to 63 Hz , Power Consumption = 250 W maximum Input : Connector = XLR,  Level selectable = Balanced : +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced  : -10dBV (in CAL)  Output : Connector = XLR, Level selectable = Balanced = +4dBu (in CAL), Unbalanced = -10dBV (in CAL)  Bypass : Connector = XLR Headphone Ouput : 1.5 W maximum (8 ohm load) Ethernet : RJ45 10\/100Base-T for remote control and firmware update IR Input : Infrared remote control \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudio • Equalization : NAB or IEC, switchable   Reproduce Record Level : 320 nWb\/m or 514 nWb\/m, switchable    Frequency Response (depends on the type of magnetic head installed) : 30 ips = 30hz to 25kHz (+\/-2 dB) at 0 VU ,  15 ips = 30hz to 22kHz (+\/-2 dB) at 0 VU ,  7.5 ips = 30hz to 20kHz (+\/-2 dB) at 0 VU  Signal-To-Noise Ratio : (THD-N, in CAL) \/ A-Weighting =   30 ips = 71 dB \/ 78 dB,  15 ips = 71 dB \/ 78 dB,  7.5 ips = 70 dB \/ 77 dB   Distortion : 0.8% or less at 1kHz, 15 ips    Channel Crosstalk : 60 dB or more\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AAD TR-1100 \u003cem\u003eOpen Reel-To-Reel \u003c\/em\u003eTape Recorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e An upcoming model designed for both recording and playback, expected in 2026.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AAD TP-1100 \u003cem\u003eOpen Reel-To-Reel - \u003c\/em\u003eGold Edition: \u003c\/strong\u003eA luxury, \"Haute Couture\" version of the player featuring bespoke finishes and materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thesoundoftape.com\/products\/aad-tp-1100-reel-tape-player\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6856\/0166\/files\/AAD_TP-1000_display_7de3d929-623b-4138-8521-0094bf8857f1.jpg?v=1772121697\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe AAD TP-1100 \u003cem\u003eOpen Reel-To-Reel\u003c\/em\u003e Tape Player\u003c\/strong\u003e features a “completely new mechanical-electrical design” that took the company five years to develop before reaching production in early 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe  AAD TP-1100 is a 1\/4-inch 2-track tape player - this is not a recorder, though AAD does offer one (The AAD TR-1100) - and it supports 15ips and 7.5ips speeds, with switchable NAB or IEC EQ curves. The unit offers a “completely new” DC motor, sports a belt-drive design with a microprocessor for precision mechanical control, and it boasts a more modern-looking touchscreen display and user interface. The overall design and performance goals for the TP-1000 are, in Analog Audio Design’s own words, “inspired by the tape flagship [models] from Studer, Telefunken, and Tascam.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of the TP-1100’s mechanical parts are made in the company’s own facilities, and “all units” are assembled in their HQ in the northern region of Bretagne in France. The belt-driven reels and capstan using low-torque, Swiss-made DC motors “in the best Studer Digitec tradition,” as AAD puts it. The constant tape tension is microprocessor-controlled, in combination with a “unique” strain-gauge design that is said to maintain voltage within 1ms and with an accuracy of 0.5g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBesides the touchscreen indicators for all of its playback parameters, the TP-1100 also features two classic VU meters. AAD supplies an optional infrared remote for the player, but the TP-1100 itself sports an RJ45\/Ethernet interface so that it can be controlled via Wi-Fi on a smartphone or tablet. The integrated web server also enables internal firmware updates and external maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog Audio Design is a French audio manufacturer based in Brittany that specialises in high-end, modern reel-to-reel tape recorders. Founded by engineer Christophe Martinez, the company is known for blending vintage analogue aesthetics with advanced microprocessor-controlled technology to achieve extreme precision in tape handling and audio fidelity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Audio Design \u003cem\u003eOpen Reel-To-Reel \u003c\/em\u003eCore Products: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AAD TP-1100 Reel-To-Reel Tape Player: The brand's flagship playback-only machine, launched in late 2021. It is a quarter-inch, two-track stereo player supporting reels up to 12 inches (30cm) and switchable speeds of 7.5 and 15 ips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Design Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHybrid Interface: Combines traditional mechanical knobs for speed and monitoring with a touchscreen display for controlling advanced playback parameters and tape diagnostics.\u003cbr\u003eAdvanced Tape Path: Uses a unique strain-gauge microprocessor-controlled system to maintain constant tape tension with an accuracy of 0.5 grams, significantly reducing pitch instability and mechanical noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern Connectivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an Ethernet\/RJ45 interface, allowing the deck to be controlled via smartphone or tablet and enabling firmware updates through an integrated web server.\u003cbr\u003ePremium Engineering: Employs low-torque Swiss-made DC motors and balanced XLR outputs for professional-grade signal integrity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog Audio Design manufacture of new open reel-to-reel tape recorder for top-quality sound reproduction.  It has received critical acclaim, including a 2024 Golden Ear Award from The Absolute Sound, for its combination of ergonomic convenience and superior \"warm and natural\" analog sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Analog Audio Design TP-1100 is aimed at the ultra-high-end consumers and professional recording studios.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTP-1100 Is 2026 UPDATED VERSION - Analog Audio Design designs and manufactures magnetic tape recorders for top-quality sound reproduction. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial distribution in the United Kingdom: Analog Audio Design Open-Reel Tape Recorders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is analogue heritage kept alive through new engineering - not imitation, but continuation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability and Enquiries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalog Audio Design products are built in France and supplied through appointed sales partners. 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After 5 years of development, Analog Audio Design is happy to present you the new reference of open reel-to-reel tape recorder being the highest-quality medium for analog audio reel tape recording and playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recorder incorporates a wave generator and an audio analyser for automatic calibration of bias, recording level and equalisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease Note: TR-1100 Only available for UK customers - Available For Shipping from November 2026. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery and Shipping: The UK delivery address only \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e Official distribution in the United Kingdom: Analog Audio Design Open-Reel Tape Recorders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Analog Audio Design\u003cbr\u003eModel: TR-1100\u003cbr\u003eMade: France\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAAD TR-1100 Reel Tape Recorder Specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMechanical  • Tape : 1\/4 inch (6.35mm)    Track Format : 2-track. 2 channel (DIN 0.106 inch, 2.7mm)  Max. 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