{"product_id":"symphony-no-7-fritz-reiner-2-track-reel-to-reel-tape-7-1-2-ips","title":"Beethoven: Symphony No. 7, Fritz Reiner- 2 track Reel to Reel Tape, 7 1\/2 IPS","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeethoven Symphony No. 7 (Reiner, Chicago Symphony Orchestra) RCA Victor Red Seal ECS-11 7½ IPS 2-Track Stereo Reel-to-Reel \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eArtist Beethoven\u003cbr\u003e Conductor Fritz Reiner\u003cbr\u003e Orchestra Chicago Symphony Orchestra\u003cbr\u003e Label RCA Victor Red Seal New Orthophonic High Fidelity\u003cbr\u003e Catalog number ECS-11\u003cbr\u003e Format ¼ inch reel-to-reel stereophonic tape recording\u003cbr\u003e Speed 7½ ips\u003cbr\u003e Track format 2-track stereo for in-line heads (as stated on the box)\u003cbr\u003e Program Beethoven Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92\u003cbr\u003e Movements I Poco sostenuto Vivace II Allegretto III Presto Assai meno presto Presto IV Allegro con brio\u003cbr\u003e Credits Producer Richard Mohr Recording engineer Lewis Layton \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReiner’s Beethoven Seventh\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith the Chicago Symphony is famous for its drive, clarity, and sheer momentum. The performance has an electric sense of forward motion, with tight rhythmic control and huge impact in the climaxes, while still keeping the inner voices and orchestral balance remarkably clean. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis era of RCA Chicago recordings is also prized for its vivid, natural stereo sound. On tape, the presentation feels smooth and robust with real orchestral weight, strong brass, and an effortless flow that makes this title an easy “gateway” into classical listening for anyone coming from rock or jazz. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePlayback and Compatibility Notes \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a 2-track stereo tape intended for in-line heads. It is not the common quarter-track consumer format. Proper playback requires a 2-track stereo reel-to-reel deck or a suitable transfer setup. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTape and reel appear very strong visually. The tape pack looks even and well wound with no obvious edge damage visible in the photos. The clear reel shows light handling wear at most. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe outer box shows heavy vintage wear with significant surface rubbing, staining and scuffing, pronounced edge and corner wear, and visible creasing. Front panel has notable age marks and general wear consistent with a well-handled early RCA tape box. \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ReelHifi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47358310777052,"sku":"2039","price":175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/1022\/7676\/files\/Beethoven_Symphony_No_7_Fritz_Reiner_Chicago_classical_tape_vintage_hi_fi.png?v=1765761652","url":"https:\/\/reelhifi.ca\/products\/symphony-no-7-fritz-reiner-2-track-reel-to-reel-tape-7-1-2-ips","provider":"ReelHifi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}