How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?

Hello,
Very interesting thread, nice to read that there's a bit of a resurgence in open reel interest. I have refurbished a Revox A77, a second A77HS version, Revox PR99 MKI, Sony TC-850, Sony TC-666D, Tandberg 64, Tandberg TD20A, Stellavox SP7, Ampex 351-2 (partially done), Scully 280 (less done on this one), Tapesonic TR80 and a Teac I can't remember the model number of, off hand. I've tried to make each of these machines sound as good as I can and have learned a lot about each one's potential.
Great fun!
Ken

Sns, any 'quarter track' machine can play 'half track' tapes. You won't get the full signal-to-noise ratio, but you *will* get everything else.

It can always be converted by changing the heads, which will likely cost you a lot more than the machine itself did :)

i own two studers and two ampex decks as ell as some quarter track machines. I don't play pre-recorded tapes that often but it's a habit i might change.

I own a Techics RS-1500 w/ Seduction output amp, and a Pioneer RT-707. Both are in constant use at Casa johnbrown.

I record compilation tapes from CDs on the Technics (2 track, 7.5ips). For whatever reason, the CDs don't sound as 'clinical' once processed through the tape.

I use the Pioneer strictly to playback 7 1/2" pre-recorded tapes. The auto-reverse makes for a nice analogue 'background' source without the need to jump up and turn a record over.

I have 2 Crown decks...CX824 and a CX844 both are 4 track. The 844 is a 4 channel. The Crown's have pull out PCB's so I had the caps replaced using Nichicon's. They both sound great and are beautiful examples of American made tape machines.
I recently started adding Ampex's to my collection...I have a 440C with the servo motor and B electronics. This deck is currently being restored...should sound great when I get it. I also have a 350-4 and a 354 with 2 MX-10 mixers. The 350 is a real beauty and will be updated soon. The 354 has the blue CB and I am currently restoring that.
Talk about being hooked on reel to reels but there is nothing like the sound and they look great.