have a peek at my systems page,
https://systems.audiogon.com/users/elliottbnewcombjr
you will see:
Two Teac X2000R Reel to Reels (1 music system, 1 office system). Despite higher S/N specs, the Pre-recorded 7-1/2 IPS 2 Track Stereo and 4 Track Stereo Tapes are the best source material I have. Many are 50-60 years old, and still sound terrific. Everyone always picks the Tape over the LP over the CD. I bought over 500, sold over 150, will sell some more when motivated.
and 8 Track (garage/shop system). A revolution of transportability at the time, but horrible sound quality, and horrible reliability. When cassettes were blowing 8 tracks out of the stores, I bought six 8 tracks for $5.00 every payday, (music/artists I would never risk real money on), thinking, when I retire.... surprise: the pressure pads self-dissolve, they suck.
and 4 Track Dual Cassette (garage/shop system). I have many tapes I made, so I keep it going for the rare nostalgic play. high quality tapes, darn good machine, they can sound very good, despite the 1-7/8 IPS and 1/8" wide tape/heads)
I work on the mechanics myself. I overhauled the two x2000’s and 3 X1000r’s (my 2 sons and spare I never sold). Prior to that I overhauled all 3 Teac styles: stainless face/wood ends; plastic face and case; aluminum face/plastic case/outer fake wood case.
https://systems.audiogon.com/users/elliottbnewcombjr
you will see:
Two Teac X2000R Reel to Reels (1 music system, 1 office system). Despite higher S/N specs, the Pre-recorded 7-1/2 IPS 2 Track Stereo and 4 Track Stereo Tapes are the best source material I have. Many are 50-60 years old, and still sound terrific. Everyone always picks the Tape over the LP over the CD. I bought over 500, sold over 150, will sell some more when motivated.
and 8 Track (garage/shop system). A revolution of transportability at the time, but horrible sound quality, and horrible reliability. When cassettes were blowing 8 tracks out of the stores, I bought six 8 tracks for $5.00 every payday, (music/artists I would never risk real money on), thinking, when I retire.... surprise: the pressure pads self-dissolve, they suck.
and 4 Track Dual Cassette (garage/shop system). I have many tapes I made, so I keep it going for the rare nostalgic play. high quality tapes, darn good machine, they can sound very good, despite the 1-7/8 IPS and 1/8" wide tape/heads)
I work on the mechanics myself. I overhauled the two x2000’s and 3 X1000r’s (my 2 sons and spare I never sold). Prior to that I overhauled all 3 Teac styles: stainless face/wood ends; plastic face and case; aluminum face/plastic case/outer fake wood case.