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8-Tracks and Open-Reels: Who’s Got ‘Em and Whatcha Got?

Hi everyone,

I’m curious whether anyone here is into 8-track or open reel decks and if so, why. What decks do you have?

I really enjoy these old formats just because I find the mechanics of different formats really interesting. I also like to find newly released music that is exclusive to these formats (I think it’s a fun way to discover new music). I have a Pioneer H-R99 8-track deck, a Pioneer RT-707 open reel deck, and a Pioneer RT-909 open reel deck. I’ve found an independent record label that releases only on open-reel tape, and I’ve had luck in finding punk and even some vapor wave releases on 8-track.
What about you? Any love for these formats?
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oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
8 track like 8 track? You mean the huge plastic cassette THING that gobbles tapes and the head stays dirty? NO THANKS. 4 track was better..

Reel to Reel, I like that... I use them.. Otari B2 IIM. With a decent preamp and a little fiddling.. Wonderful play back ability.. Material is always the issue and of course cost. You think you were buying by the ounce. 3 or 4 oz at a time too.  puff puff pass. :-)

Regards
oldhvymec
5,101 posts
 
Party pooper..

4 track were better. :-)

The fun we use to have fixing them too. I got pretty good at it..
Winding the tape back in after untying the knot in your lap, while being DRUNK as a skunk..

The next day you listen to it and half way threw it starts playing backwards.. Drunk repairs back then weren't real reliable.. :-)

Regards
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