[sam a]

honestly all great points... i kinda think of it like using a torch vs. matches or cedar spill. sure a torch is easier, cleaner, and just generally more effective (and i personally use one most of the time), but i am not necessarily looking for effective in my hobbies or passions. alot of the time i'm just looking for an outlet for my geek tendencies and sometimes the least efficient way of doing things is the most meditative or something... i dunno. is it just placebo? maybe... is it nostalgia? probably... is it enjoyable? to some hugely. (FWIW i recorded a good portion of my newest record on a reel to reel... just because i like tinkering and i am aware that that was probably a dumb idea, but it sure was fun)