Frequently asked questions
Clear answers for
serious listening.
A concise introduction to the work, the platforms and the technical language of reel tape.
01What does Oleg Netchaev do?
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Oleg is a London-based audiophile entrepreneur, reel-to-reel specialist, distributor, editor and writer. His work connects OpenReelToReel Group and The Sound of Tape with recording labels, publishers, artists, manufacturers and collectors.
02What is OpenReelToReel Group?
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An international distributor dedicated to open-reel master tape recording culture, reel-to-reel tape equipment, audiophile quality music releases, social media education and analogue community.
03What does The Sound of Tape offer?
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Specialist distibution and retail for Master Reel Tape, Crystal Disc CD, UHQ-LP, UHQ-CD, Audiophile CD, Audio Cassette Tape and other premium physical music formats.
04Why are speed and equalisation important?
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A tape must be played at its specified 15ips speed and with the matching IEC/CCIR or NAB Equalisation. Track configuration and head format must also be compatible.
05Are Master Reel Tapes simply nostalgic products?
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No. Contemporary licensed releases, real-time annalogue duplication, professional audio sound tape manufacturing and renewed reelto-reel tape machine production make open-reel audio sound tape an active modern high-fidelity music sound format.
06Do you work with labels and independent artists?
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Yes. Enquiries are welcome from recording labels, producers, studios, musicians, artists and audio gear manufacturers seeking distribution, presentation or specialist marketing collaboration.
07Where are you based?
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Greater London, United Kingdom, with an international dealers and partners network and worldwide audience.
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