Tarsia's recordings between the 1960s and 1980s were noteworthy for their clarity and aural definition, achieved years before the digital era.

Tarsia took technical courses in high school before taking a position with the research department of Philco Corporation, which lasted for a decade.

[1] In the fall of 1967, Tarsia sold his car, house and other personal possessions to purchase a lease on the former Reco-Art Studios located on the second floor of the building at 212 North 12th Street in Philadelphia.

[2][3] During the 1970's gold- and multi-platinum-laced heyday of 'The Sound Of Philadelphia', the facility became a 24-hour operation, in order to meet the great demand for its services.

[1] The client list of the New York location included Whitney Houston, Madonna, Billy Joel, Steely Dan, Ashford and Simpson and Paul Simon.