dill,
Does any of those manufacturers still make parts or has servicing somehow organized?
Does any of those manufacturers still make parts or has servicing somehow organized?
Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.
The format is dying and too expensive to repair properly. Heads wear out so easy and many out there are all worn.
High quality technicians are either retired or long gone. Its such an inconvenient format that can be equalled by nakamichi easily in tape decks.
Retire it please put them in museums.
High quality technicians are either retired or long gone. Its such an inconvenient format that can be equalled by nakamichi easily in tape decks.
Retire it please put them in museums.
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Does any of those manufacturers still make parts or has servicing somehow organized? " - I would doubt it, however there are businesses that do rebuild them, here is a sample: https://www.vintagetech.co.uk/tape-heads#! http://www.oaktreevintage.com/Stereo_Open_Reel-Reel_Tape_Decks_Recorders.htm |
dill, I have nothing against reel-to-reel decks but if every manufacturer abandoned it, it is hard to understand why many claim it is a thriving format. There are people who can restore artefacts from many centuries ago so having an occasional technician who is willing to work on a tape deck hardly shows significant viability. Having said that, I am not sure why OP calls for reel-to-reel annihilation. Let people have fun with their toys as long as they can. By the way, both of your above links brought me to the same webpage. |
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