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
mepearson
Look into the Tape Project. I have heard their moded decks and tapes. They are outstanding. There is little question that reel to reel is the best, but what a pain in the ass. I will never try them again.
Reel to Real tape decks in use:
Ampex AG-440/2-4 (15ips & 30ips, 1/2")
MCI (15ips & 30ips, 1/2")
Revox G36

I love analog
Hi!

I bought my first reel to reel in 1974 when I was 15. It was a Tanberg with built in amp and speakers.... Then in 1997 I bought a Tandberg 10XD with 10 inch reels. And sold it for a 3 head cassette player Nakamichi Dragon. Silly me. However, I bought 20 years later a second hand Revok B77 Mk2, which we use a lot. Especially at parties and social events, as no one dare to touch. It looks to scary :) Great sound, and we can tape songs from Spotify.

Cheeers, ToffenG, Norway
I own 4 Open Reel decks now, all are broought up to, or better than factory specs. but have owned several others in the past as well. Right now I have a 2 track Tandberg TD20A-SE, with all new Tandberg Heads installed...A Tandberg TD20A all heads replaced 1/4 track...an AKAI GX-747 DBX, fully restored, and a TEAC X-2000R DBX fully restored as well. All of my machines are Black as main color, and all in perfect working order. I enjoy making Tapes from my Vinyl Front end, to any of the machines Im in the mood to use at the time. The sound is phenominal, I love Open Reel decks, and always have. I also have a Nakamichi RX-505 cassette deck, completely restored, I have owned since new. Ray