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Otari or Technics Reel-to-Reel ?

Hi.
I am thinking about getting one of those in the future. I am sure I would want Studer but they are too expensive for me. I want the deck to be able to record on 7.5 and 15 and to play on 3.75, 7.5 and 15, both half-track and quater-track tapes.
I would be recording from vinyl making compilations and listening to studio recordings whenever I could get them.
I would be prepared to pay to have it properly cleaned aligned and calibrated.
I actually never delt with RTR, but in my heart I am a tape man not vinyl man.
What would your recommendations and advice be? I would appreciate any input based on knowledge and experience.
inna
inna OP
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You are right. But even with the original electronics machines from 80s sound excellent, with replaced capacitors. At least my Nakamichi 682ZX made in 1981 does that. As for guys coming over and aligning and tuning at your place, that's tough. Even doctors don't come over these days. And there are not many qualified people, most of them must be in their sixties or seventies.
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 
You can put new transistors and small capacitors in a Technics. I already have, they're easy to work on, don't be afraid to look inside if you're a technician.
orpheus10
8,668 posts
 

Since I hadn't needed any service for my two reels, I didn't know anything about it, but now the Technics seems to be running a little slow; that does not have to be adjusted by Technics, but any old service place in your area. The key is service manuals, which they have, and meters which they have. I could do a lot of the work myself if I had the meters any good shop has. The on again, off again tape is the major problem.

Although I have two reels, so much can be done with your PC if you know a "Geek"; meaning someone who knows computers, that I see no need for reels unless you're turned on by reels (ME), and computers don't need tape.

Enjoy the music.
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