Pioneer open reel tape deck 1020L. Had unit for about 25 years, bought second hand. Most open reel decks, Akai Teac Pioneer, Sony etc built like tanks. Just had it serviced last year. Solenoid switch went. Lights on the Db meters still work after all this time. When using factory recorded material at fastest speed machine can play, sound will surpass any other front end component reguardless of price.
Audio's Most Enduring Products.
Lets hear for the products that you have that continue to deliver the promise. Enduring Value for the money spent. Where to upgrade today would cost you dearly for a marginal increase in performance. These products can be amplifiers,pre amps,tuners,cd players,turntables,tweaks you get the idea. Most products will have been made between 1965 to 1995. Remember these are products you still have in your system.