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How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?

I just bought a very nice condition Revox A-77 on Ebay and I have to say I love the sound of tape. I wish I had done this years ago when it made more sense. I see that good quality reel to reel decks are getting snapped up on Ebay and I am wondering who is buying them and what they plan on listening to (prerecorded music or tapes they make). How many people here on audiogon actually own a reel to reel that works and they use it regularly? Thanks.
Mark
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jsman
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For the guys with 2track 15ips ability the Tape Project Tapes are a sound to be heard.
jsman
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I feel the Revox is a little warmer sounding than the Otari, but I also feel the Otari is more accurate.
jsman
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I have 3 decks, Revox B77 MKII, Sony TC 765, and an Otari MX 5050 BII-2. I mostly listen to pre-recorded tapes and will make my own recordings as well.
jsman
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It sounds to me like you two guys should make a tape and swap with each other, and let the chips fall where they may!!!

jsman
jsman
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Ok Ray,
I do understand what you are saying and agree for the most part; but I also agree with Mike as well. Now if your recordings come out sounding as good as the source to your ears, that's all that really matters. Now looking at it from the other side any copy can not possibly be as good as the original period. It may sound as good, but there will be a slight degradeing in sound. That will be easier to see with the proper equipment, than one would be able to hear with his/hers ears.
jsman
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Hi Sam,
I have an A810 and would be interested in an 820, about how much does one go for now?
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