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Killer vintage 70's, 80's reel to reel to add to my setup.

Hey everyone. Looking to add a Killer vintage R2R from the 70’s, 80’s to my current analogue setup that includes the Luxman PD444 and Victor TT-101 tables. I like the looks of the 70’s, 80’s but want to hear what you suggest. I’ll tell you right now, I know nothing about R2R and look forward to everyone bringing me up to speed with the basics and deck suggestions. Budget is around $4500. Thanks! Brent

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russ69
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Revox is a top choice. 1/2 inch 2 track if making your own recordings.

larryi
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The Technics RS1500 and the like, and Otari 5050 would be good choices.  A friend who reconditions machines like both of these for being rugged and maintainable (particularly the Otari).  The only potential issue with something like the Otari is that it was a professional machine, so some of the used machines on the market are very heavily used.  This friend prefers these two over Revox machines from this era because of build quality, but, in good working order the Revox is also a topnotch machine.

johnss
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before you buy any deck, better decide what tape format you are planning on playing. 

the Technics 1500 and Otari MX 5050 can cover quite a few. 

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