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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. 
vinny55
glupson
7,842 posts
 

What seems to come up as a conclusion is that reel-to-reel is a thriving format on eBay, but not in any other segment of the market.


Speaking of real musicians, knowing how to spell Studer, and digital...


https://www.studer.ch/en/news/rai-commissions-digital-recording-studios-at-la-scala-milan

glupson
7,842 posts
 

This is interesting and it promises to be as good as what you are used to.


"Fully authenticated by Studer"!


Check the video (lower on the page).


https://www.uaudio.com/uad-plugins/special-processing/studer-a800-tape-recorder.html




vinny55 OP
259 posts
 
How do some of you still call yourselves audiophiles that had 8 track players? eeek
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geoffkait
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Tape is a natural medium. It breathes. 
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
My refurbished Sony tube RTR is a quite fine sounding machine - especially with the original 7.5 tapes I have purchased! Oh, and I also have on hand a TEAC and a Pioneer to play with! 
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