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

Please list your top 3 reel-to-reel playback decks.

Please keep in mind the following:
-reliability
-consistent dependable playback
-durable
-great sounding (near or just at pro-level would be nice)
-would be great if it had at least two outputs (if it included a dedicated tape head output that would be amazing!)
-around $500-$1000
-easy to get in the USA

I am currently using a Teac 2300s. It sounds pretty good to me...

Thanks.
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markpao
519 posts
 
My Technics 1506 fall under most of your criteria. 
brap
5 posts
 
Teac 3340S. Mine is 45 years old, restored 5 years ago. Sat for awhile and had to open it up to free up a couple relays but an excellent deck.  Spent a Saturday recording vinyl and the same song streamed to compare. Interesting results - fun day.
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scar972
225 posts
 
Top three 4-track capable deck almost at the pro level would be:

Technics RS-1500 series
Otari MX-5050 B-II
Revox B-77

and a bonus
Pioneer RT-1020L

These you would have to hunt locally for....they usually go over your budget online. Otari, pops up often locally and is a beast. I've personally owned all four of these models and a few others. Wondering why you are set on the 4-track format when 2-track is clearly superior.


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