How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?


I just bought a very nice condition Revox A-77 on Ebay and I have to say I love the sound of tape. I wish I had done this years ago when it made more sense. I see that good quality reel to reel decks are getting snapped up on Ebay and I am wondering who is buying them and what they plan on listening to (prerecorded music or tapes they make). How many people here on audiogon actually own a reel to reel that works and they use it regularly? Thanks.
Mark
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Hello,
Very interesting thread, nice to read that there's a bit of a resurgence in open reel interest. I have refurbished a Revox A77, a second A77HS version, Revox PR99 MKI, Sony TC-850, Sony TC-666D, Tandberg 64, Tandberg TD20A, Stellavox SP7, Ampex 351-2 (partially done), Scully 280 (less done on this one), Tapesonic TR80 and a Teac I can't remember the model number of, off hand. I've tried to make each of these machines sound as good as I can and have learned a lot about each one's potential.
Great fun!
Ken