Reel to Reel Machine for 15 ips playback

once an RTR deck is sorted out, especially one of the higher level decks, home use is unlikely to stress it much. they are built for heavy use in a pro environment. assuming you find one with relatively light use, it will hold up well.

so pay the piper for high quality to begin with and enjoy the performance. tape deck mechanical drama is best avoided. it might not ever get sorted. open one up sometime and take a look. a bit more complicated than spinning a platter.

Thanks. I’m a big fan of low maintenance so I’ll save for better units.  

You all are missing a great opportunity. Look for a Tandberg TX 10 or TX20.  I have had Revox, Teac and Sonys for the past 40 years, but nothing sounded better than a Tandberg.  And more reliable than any Revox.