Can we finally put Reel to Reel out of its misery? Put it to rest people.

IMO, it's still active, and will be for quite some time. 

I dropped out and switched to CDs as the playback heads for my 10.5 reel to reel were no longer being made. Tough decision - - switch to a different make of 10.5s  or go to CDs. 

In retrospect, for me, going to CDs was the better solution.  Others in my place might have switched to another 10.5 brand.

mijostyn,

"The only thing worse than being old is being old and alone."

Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.  
Given arthritic hands and bad eyes, thank goodness for CDs.
Now, l'm living alone with a wonderful 2 channel HD stereo system.

The Old Fud