Orpheus, the Technics RS-1500 is a 4-track/2-track machine.
it does 3 3/4ips, 7 1/2ips and 15ips.
i have about 20 7 1/2 2-track tapes and maybe 100 7 1/2ips 4-track tapes.
i'm not sure what you are referring to regarding applying the term 'direct drive' to an RTR deck. my understanding is that the Technics does have the motors directly connected to the reel shafts.
it does 3 3/4ips, 7 1/2ips and 15ips.
i have about 20 7 1/2 2-track tapes and maybe 100 7 1/2ips 4-track tapes.
i'm not sure what you are referring to regarding applying the term 'direct drive' to an RTR deck. my understanding is that the Technics does have the motors directly connected to the reel shafts.