I have a Teac X10-R and about 15 (remaining) Maxell dbx 224 type II recorded reels. At one point, I had about 40 reels but my Ampex reels deteriorated to the point where they were unplayable.
Back in the 80's, I used two Technics SL-1600 MK2 turntables and a Rodec mixer in my home "studio." I would spend months recording individual R&B and Jazz tracks to make a reel for my personal enjoyment. I recorded albums and selected songs from albums that you cannot find on any streaming source. I love vinyl, but it was so much easier to just play a reel of the songs I liked.
My vintage gear is over 30 years old and I've tried to maintain it in like new condition. No one's post is going to change my opinion of what I like or use. I'm 71, more than likely, my R2R will die with me. But until them, I will continue to play and enjoy a reel now and then.
Back in the 80's, I used two Technics SL-1600 MK2 turntables and a Rodec mixer in my home "studio." I would spend months recording individual R&B and Jazz tracks to make a reel for my personal enjoyment. I recorded albums and selected songs from albums that you cannot find on any streaming source. I love vinyl, but it was so much easier to just play a reel of the songs I liked.
My vintage gear is over 30 years old and I've tried to maintain it in like new condition. No one's post is going to change my opinion of what I like or use. I'm 71, more than likely, my R2R will die with me. But until them, I will continue to play and enjoy a reel now and then.