Opus 3 Records

Opus 3 Records creates an Analogue tape copy, it is always a One to One Copy where, for example, no analogue sub-master is in between, in order to make it as good as possible with no added distortion, noise and wow and flutter, etc.

Opus 3 Records and the Analogue Tape Copies, consider purchasing this Opus 3 Analogue Tape Copy which samples a nice mix of selections from Opus 3 blues artists such as Eric Bibb, Eva Taylor, Lars Erstrand, Kjell Ohman and more.

Opus 3 Records Reel Tape Albums Features:

1st Generation Reel to Reel Tape made from the Original Master Tape
Limited Production
Analogue Tape Copies from original analogue masters
Edition: 3xReel 10.5" Tapes
Playback EQ: IEC/CCIR (35uS)
2-track, 1/4" at 38 cm/s (15")

Direct from analogue master tapes:
Tape Speed: 38cm/s (15ips)
Tape Width: 1/4 inch
Reel Type: Metal Reel
Keep the tape "tail out"

The shortest and best possible signal-path, without any conversions. The current Opus 3 catalogue contains 50 titles which have been strictly analogue recorded and preserved. To cater to the needs of people for whom only the best is good enough and demand the ultimate in sound perfection we now offer open-reel master copies of Opus 3 albums. All tapes are copied 'by hand', track by track, where all Mastering corrections are made with meticulous calibration and control.

Open 3 Records used a modified Technics RS-1500 for playback of the master tape, which has also been used for all of re-mastering of our older titles. This reel tape album recorder is world renowned as one of the best for playback. However it is specially modified to achieve the best possible quality. Telefunken Magnetophone M-28 for the recording of your copy. This tape recorder has been used for the recording of all of Opus 3's master-recordings since 1978. Opus 3 Records creates an Analogue tape copy, it is always a One to One Copy where, for example, no analogue sub-master is in between, in order to make it as good as possible with no added distortion, noise and wow and flutter, etc.

The drawback is this process takes a lot of time, because all the tracks have to be copies one by one which is the reason the Analogue Tape are high. Because of the way this is done, production is limited to a maximum of 50 pieces. The upside to this process is you are guaranteed to have the best sounding Analogue Tape Copy.

Opus 3 Records Master Quality Tape Albums - Sweden