Reel to Reel


This may sound like a dumb question, but what the heck !!!
I have always wanted a R to R, just to play around with.

But I have to ask, what do you guys do with your machines ? What do you play or tape ?

Recently, I was told locally where a lot of refurb R to R are sold, that a lot of people record CD to them ?

Just curious ?

Wayne
waynefia
I use my Crown 822 to record live with, small venues. It is amazing the quality of playback that it provides. I am NOT a fan of CD, so I also use either my Crown or Sony 755 to record CD's that are not available in vinyl. You won't believe how listenable a CD becomes when you record it on reel to reel. I also enjoy making mixed tapes of my favorite jazz and rock recordings. I literally play reel to reel three or four times a weeks. It seems we are always listening to it. I can't imagine not having one. Buy a quality unit that is made to last. Sony's, Teac, Crown, Revox, Pioneer, Ampex.. When taken care of, these machines will last for decades to come. You will not regret open reel.
The old Ampex stuff is built to run for years 24/7. Properly refurbished, the old Ampex transports will last indefinitely if owned and operated by an audiophile.
I have a 10 inch Teac RTR deck. I need a source to get blank tapes. Anyone know of a good source ? They can be used tapes as well. Thanks.