Pioneer RT-707 reel to reel decks

These are great decks and very, very cool, in the best of the late 70's Japanese high end tradition.

I have a fully restored RT-909 that I haven't even turned on in 5 years, but it is so beautiful that I keep it just to sit in my listening room as a decoration.

I think the uber Technics machine from the same era has a lot of fans, including Albert Porter who is obviously a stellar reference.

You might find some to believe the early Levinson era Studer machines are the benchmark to beat...

Whatever the case, I would have to think the best of the Pioneer machines delivered at least 85-90% of the performance, which for a few hundred bucks today should be a big bargain, not to mention a piece of audio history.

Good luck,

I think the RT-707 is an excellent deck especially at their going rate. The look good, are built like tanks, sound very good, and operate quietly and smoothly.

One thing... I had to replace the counter belt on my deck. Now I have a high mechanical aptitude and must say that the amount of screws and parts you need to disassemble in order to get the belt in place is ridiculous. If it ever breaks again, I'm just leaving it broken.

Get a 10.5 rtr, next thing better than to look at it as decor is to watch two big M's on 10.5 going round. It's a beautiful thing. I first bought a seven incher but quickly found it not very manly, a big 10 inch fixed everything.