How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?

Ok Ray,
I do understand what you are saying and agree for the most part; but I also agree with Mike as well. Now if your recordings come out sounding as good as the source to your ears, that's all that really matters. Now looking at it from the other side any copy can not possibly be as good as the original period. It may sound as good, but there will be a slight degradeing in sound. That will be easier to see with the proper equipment, than one would be able to hear with his/hers ears.

I have one...Studer A820, but may obtain another one for location recording. -Sam

Hi Sam,
I have an A810 and would be interested in an 820, about how much does one go for now?

Thanks,
Thata exactly what I was saying Jsman. Ray

Hey Jsman,

Sorry for the late response...just got back into town. I purchased my A820, with 1/2" and 1/4" capabilities, from a mastering studio in Burbank. Had both headstacks evaluated by Sprague Magnetics in Sylmar, CA...95% head life remaining...Charlie Bolois sorted the deck for me. I think I paid approximately $5700, total.

Regards,
Sam