Reel to Reel
So I have this tug to get a reel to reel but I'm a little perplexed by pricing and how the decks and the pretty high prices don't move. I've been keeping an eye on certain ones for a while now. People really have patience. lol But is it even worth it to mess with? I remember having a quadrophonic RTR in the 80's and wow did it sound good...rich and thick and chocolatey! It seems like it could be fun to experience/experiment with this and hear again how it sounds esp through modern gear. Would/Have any of you had much experience lately with RTR? Is my memory better than the thing is actually? lol
I've had R2R's in my system since I was a teenager. I currently own a Revox B77 (vintage). It was refurbished by Curt Palmer (Reel to Reel Tech). Great guy and one of the best at R2R refurbishing. Buy one of his decks and you won't be sorry. In terms of SQ,Not quite there with my DCS Bartok or my almost fully upgraded LP 12, but I have 50 or so reels of tape of out of print or live recorded music that I can't replace. Listening to those tapes through my Revox is a pleasant experience for sure. |
