Vinyl records: CARTRIDGE: Audio-Technica AT-OC9ML/II TURNTABLE: Technics SL-1200mk5 PHONO STAGE: Lehmann Audio Black Cube Statement SOUND CARD: Apogee Duet 2 for Mac RECORD CLEANING: Record Doctor V, Audio Intelligent Super Cleaner and Enzymatic Formula STYLUS CLEANING: Onzow Zerodust Cassettes: PLAYER: Nakamichi BX-300 Dolby B is used if noted on the cassette. Computer: RECORDING SOFTWARE: Adobe Audition CC OS: Mac OS X 10.9 "Mavericks" POST-PROCESSING SOFTWARE: iZotope RX 6 Declicker, Denoiser Vinyl: Declicker and Audition's built-in declicker software were used to eliminate clicks and pops. Denoiser was used to eliminate any low-frequency rumble. Cassettes: stereo imbalance is normalized if it's apparent. Otherwise, left as is. Everything is normalized to -0.1 dB, as is without any compression applied.