I own 4 Open Reel decks now, all are broought up to, or better than factory specs. but have owned several others in the past as well. Right now I have a 2 track Tandberg TD20A-SE, with all new Tandberg Heads installed...A Tandberg TD20A all heads replaced 1/4 track...an AKAI GX-747 DBX, fully restored, and a TEAC X-2000R DBX fully restored as well. All of my machines are Black as main color, and all in perfect working order. I enjoy making Tapes from my Vinyl Front end, to any of the machines Im in the mood to use at the time. The sound is phenominal, I love Open Reel decks, and always have. I also have a Nakamichi RX-505 cassette deck, completely restored, I have owned since new. Ray