Ascot will see The Hi-Fi Show Live's first-ever Reel-to-Reel Rambler room.
Naturally, here you'll find an exciting selection of R2R decks – from vintage models including Studer, Revox, Technics, to the new and contemporary Ballfinger M-063 and hot-off-the-press Metaxas T-RX.
The reel-to-reels will be partnered with a high-end system that really shows off the incredible sound of master tape, including Aesthetix amplifiers, and Kerr Acoustic speakers.
Additionally, the room will feature three of the world's leading audiophile recording labels.
Mike Valentine of UK label Chasing the Dragon, Marco Taio and Mauro Bertorotta of Italian label Open Reel Records, and Ed Pong of Canadian label UltraAnalogue Recordings will all be present. Expect talks and presentations that provide a peek behind the scenes into their tapes, artists and recording processes. Furthermore, there will be a chance for question and answer sessions too.
Ever wondered how analogue tape is made? Well, one of just three current audiotape manufacturers in the world, RecordingTheMasters, will be joining the throng from France.
Finally, expert R2R engineer Petronel Butuc from The Audiophiles Clinic will be providing a tech advice surgery. He will cover what to look for when finding and restoring vintage machines. Furthermore, servicing and repairing decks, and more will be discussed.
We've definitely got this room on our 'must visit' list.
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