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Reel to Reel

This may sound like a dumb question, but what the heck !!!
I have always wanted a R to R, just to play around with.

But I have to ask, what do you guys do with your machines ? What do you play or tape ?

Recently, I was told locally where a lot of refurb R to R are sold, that a lot of people record CD to them ?

Just curious ?

Wayne
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normansizemore
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I use my Crown 822 to record live with, small venues. It is amazing the quality of playback that it provides. I am NOT a fan of CD, so I also use either my Crown or Sony 755 to record CD's that are not available in vinyl. You won't believe how listenable a CD becomes when you record it on reel to reel. I also enjoy making mixed tapes of my favorite jazz and rock recordings. I literally play reel to reel three or four times a weeks. It seems we are always listening to it. I can't imagine not having one. Buy a quality unit that is made to last. Sony's, Teac, Crown, Revox, Pioneer, Ampex.. When taken care of, these machines will last for decades to come. You will not regret open reel.
normansizemore
601 posts
 
Group, aside from ordering online from Quantegy, and ATR and RMGI (google is your friend here) you can also order it from your local Guitar Center in the 'Pro Audio' department. You have to ask them to 'look it up', because half of the staff their don't even know what reel to reel is.

I make compilations, record CD's, direct to disk albums and the most fun is getting a couple of good mikes and recording small venues of jazz, folk, and chamber music. UNBELIEVABLE how good these masters sound.

Everyone should have a reel to reel.
Norman
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