Reel-to-Reel Player--Best Playback Deck 4-trk Stereo-Dependable, Easy Repair, Sounds Great

Pioneer RT-909 & Pioneer RT-707. I have owned both, they sound great and built like tanks.

Here’s a good article (link below). I always had good luck with AKAI’s back in the day (I owned 2). However, the Pioneer models (and possibly TEAC/TASCAM) probably has the most parts, etc available at good prices. I will probably be looking for a unit myself in the next couple of years (I have tons of R2R’s recorded off LP’s, fm radio-concert specials, King Biscuit, etc from back when I was younger). I’ll probably go to a reputable dealer who carries used and look for one that has been serviced. One thing about semi pro models is wear and tear. If the model was actually used in a studio or band situation, the unit may have been used many hours on a daily basis in a not so optimal room (smoke, etc). Many small studios do not service or maintain their equipment like the big one’s did.


https://hometheaterhifi.com/editorial/purchase-open-reel-tape-deck-one/

I sold TEAC many many moons ago and I believe the A2300S was their least expensive reel to reel deck.   I had the next model up which was the A3300S.  The Revox A77 was the best I heard at the time.  My brother had a Pioneer rack mount reel to reel which sounded pretty amazing.  I would make sure any deck I bought would be able to get serviced and parts are still available.  There is a company (can’t remember their name) that totally repairs and modify’s the different decks.  I would talk with them first and see what they say.  

Pioneer rt707 that has been totally restored, all new and upgraded caps.

Looks gorgeous, sounds even better.
Only one output but cannot have everything... Lol.