Decades ago, I briefly owned an Ampex tube unit-- one of those "portable" 40 lb reel machines with a carry handle. Before the belts liqified, I used it for a while. Never quite heard anything in reels that sounded better.
The best classic reel to reel tape recorders
Hi fellow Audiogoners - I am interested in adding a classsic reel to reel tape recorder to my system. I have heard great things about the Technics 1506 and OTARI 5050 B2 but am open to all suggestions. I currently use a Revox A77 1/4 track machine. I welcome your timely feedback.