Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.

The Pioneer rt701/707 were very well built units. 40lb well built!
Much more compact and less agricultural looking than some other units.
They could only handle 7 inch reels but playing at 7.5ips they are more than capable of delivering a stellar performance.

Best of all as they were plentiful when new, still lots of great examples around and prices are fair for a good working serviced unit, ($500 to $700).
Parts still readily available for most normal wear items.

Chakster you probably can’t find your rap on R2R, but sound quality was never a requirement for rap anyhow. 

If a good CD is recorded to reel, the playback is pure "analog". What you have, is a noise free LP.

I guess it depends on your definition of a "good CD"?
What is the recording DNA of said CD to qualify?

Everyone is going to have a differing opinion and that is just about where this thread stands right now. Difference of opinions only.

orpheus
If a good CD is recorded to reel, the playback is pure "analog". What you have, is a noise free LP.

>>>>>Unfortunately for that theory the noise and distortion occurs as soon as the laser reads the CD. And the missing information and noise cannot be corrected by any means. The best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry.