Reel to Reel Machine for 15 ips playback

I purchased a completely refurbished/rebuilt Revox PR99 MK2 from this company 2 years ago: https://www.techtrader.ch

Cost and shipping to the USA was very reasonable for a R2R tape deck this good that looks and performs like new. SQ is the very best I have ever heard. For example, Lyn Stanley 15ips RtR tape London With A Twist, Live At Bernie’s. Stupidly expensive, but, SQ second to none IMHO. Everyone who has heard this tape on my systems simply say "Wow, sounds like live music".

This website has a wealth of information on R2R machines and music on tape:

R2R versus vinyl, no comparison in my opinion. I have a very good vinyl setup; Michell Engineering GyroDec, SME IV and Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony. At the end of the day, a good 15ips tape on the Revox PR99 MKII sounds noticeably better, often, just like live music. I am lucky to own all the Mobile Fidelity Ultradisc One Step disc. I also own a good collection of 15ips tapes; including Norah Jones Come Away With Me and Muddy Waters Folk Singer, both are Analogue Productions Ultra Tape recording. In terms of SQ, the tapes are noticeably superior to any vinyl disc I own, including the One Step disc. Cost is the only drawback. Why do you think a lot of high end equipment manufacturers are using R2R tape to demonstrate their products at audio shows?