So what kind of tape should I bias my new Otari MX5050 for?

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Just got some Otari MX5050 1/2 inch 2trk and 1/2 inch 4 trk machines in the last month. What kind of tape should I set these up for? Quantagy 456 or 499?
 
If the electronics can handle it, I would set it up for 499 as you can hit that tape a little harder, level wise which means you can gain a few precious db's of signal to noise ratio, assuming you are not using any noise reduction system on the deck.

Most stereo masters are done without any form of noise reduction.

What tape was the machine set up for when you purchased it?

Cheers! :)
 
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