8-Tracks and Open-Reels: Who’s Got ‘Em and Whatcha Got?


Hi everyone,

I’m curious whether anyone here is into 8-track or open reel decks and if so, why. What decks do you have?

I really enjoy these old formats just because I find the mechanics of different formats really interesting. I also like to find newly released music that is exclusive to these formats (I think it’s a fun way to discover new music). I have a Pioneer H-R99 8-track deck, a Pioneer RT-707 open reel deck, and a Pioneer RT-909 open reel deck. I’ve found an independent record label that releases only on open-reel tape, and I’ve had luck in finding punk and even some vapor wave releases on 8-track.
What about you? Any love for these formats?
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Showing 1 response by rshak

About 20 years ago I picked up a nice Akai 4000ds Mk II.   Had a capable tech go over it, and he pronounced it to be a top working condition.  I've got +/- 100 prerecorded 4-track tapes, and I play a few of them from time to time - - in general, excellent sound.

8-track?  I bought some of those to play in my 1979 Honda Accord Hatchback, which came equipped with an 8-track player.  Hated it - - the "clicking" when the thing was operating (changing from one track to another?) drove me nuts. I made sure the next Honda had  a cassette player.