Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
"Can you say (or spell) STELLAVOX? STUDER?What is going on here? Stellavox has no reel-to-reel products (http://www.stellavox.com/products.html) Studer seems to be the same (https://www.studer.ch/en-US/product_families) If that is anything to go by, R2R has deceased. |
Here is a list of manufacturers, while none that I know of are currently making new ones, there are many available as are the parts, rebuild and techs that service them..
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I just purchased my first reel to reel player last December. Best addition to my system ever! A good tape beats any other medium I have heard...and I’m a very critical kinda guy and have tried em all except MQA. Tape is not as romantic and glossy as vinyl, nor is it the clean ridged re-representation that is often digital. It is just so freakin ‘natural’ sounding! When you hear it it’s like “Oh. That’s what it’s supposed to sound like.” Great contrast and cohesion. What comes off of a good tape sounds alive! Even albums I used to think were just recorded badly sound ‘right’ on tape. Aqualung is a good example. I hope this format isn’t on its way out. It’s a shame more people can’t hear how good it sounds. Shaft on SACD vs Shaft on tape...the tape is just so much more fun! Again it just feels more alive (not live). And it’s really nice to hear panned left and right bass instead of summed to center like it is on vinyl. If you are ever in Burbank CA you are welcomed to stop by for a listen. :-) |
