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PGGB+REFERENCE•M2 Digital to Tape Transfer

PGGB+REFERENCE•M2 Digital to Tape Transfer

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PGGB+REFERENCE•M2 Digital to Tape Transfer is a service for transferring digital music to ¼” reel-to-reel analog tape using world class PGGB technology combined with AudioWise's REFERENCE•M2 digital to analog conversion. If you are an analog tape aficionado and also possess a digital library of ripped CD's or downloads you can utilize this service.

PGGB's theoretically perfect reconstruction and ultra-high-precision noise shaping means a more transparent sound, better depth and layering, improved resolution, a cleaner leading edge, and more accurate timbre. REFERENCE•M2 is AudioWise's reference level playback system, combining an extreme RFI/EMI isolated DAC and ultra low noise power. REFERENCE•M2 output recorded to tape sounds astonishingly close to a studio master copy. 

Here's how it works:

  1. From your digital music library, select an album or create a playlist*. Organize and curate tracks into one folder per tape, each folder with a duration of < 33 minutes.
  2. Upload folders to a cloud storage service. Use Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Dropbox, etc. Ensure sharing permissions are set to allow access.
  3. Place your order: select desired tape reel, equalization setting and total duration. Also include uploaded folder links (and any notes) in the provided field.
  4. AudioWise respects industry laws regarding digital music copyright and content usage. Copying music onto analog tape is allowed so long as the copy is made from an authorized original CD (or download) that you legitimately own and the copy is only for your personal use. AudioWise does not retain your digital content.
  5. Tracks are processed at maximum PGGB quality to 16fS high resolution, then played with an optimized REFERENCE•M2 system and recorded on an Otari MX5050 as 15 IPS, 2-Track (half-track). Tape specification is RTM SM911 ¼” | 2500 ft | 10.5 Diameter | NAB Hub.
  6. Orders require 5-7 business days to process.

*For PCM music, provide FLAC or WAV files. For DSD music, provide DSF files. For best results, obtain the provenance of the recording and adhere to the original sample rate. Use CD rips (44.1kHz), pro-audio recordings (48kHz) or SACD (DSD64) rips from analog (vinyl or tape). Higher resolution versions may not always be better: they may be non-original (resampled) or recorded using HF noisy A/D hardware or non-professional format conversion software. Download music only from a trusted vendor with 'Tech Specs' information of the recording and confirm your file metadata matches this..

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