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1/4" Tape Reel to Reel Recorders: • STEREO - Quadraphonic - Multi Track and 1950's Tube

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Vintage 10" Hi-Fi Stereo Open Reel Tape Recorders



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Reel to Reel decks

can vary quite a bit in features and thus considering these basic distinctions is essential:

• available recording speeds
• reel size / maximum reel size.
track assignment

Typically reel to reel decks are distinguished into these three main types:

1) Portable decks
2) Home stereo decks
3) Professional decks.
4) Multi Track decks (4 or more audio channels - see below).

It is impossible for one machine to cover the features in all 4 categories, which means: if seeking a deck for a specific purpose, or a deck to play back previoulsy recorded tapes, a deck in the right category will be needed.

1/4" Tape Recorder Categories
- Details:


1) Portable decks: Fully portable defined as: can run on internal batteries. Due to technology needed to implement: not widely available until the 1960's. Earlier decks sold as "portable" require AC power, but many can handle up to 7" reel sizes. Most battery operated portable decks only work with reel sizes form 2" up to 3 1/2 inches. Due to the small reel size, recording speeds are slower than for home stereo decks: 15/16, 1 7/8 and up to 3 3/4 IPS. Most decks are mono and are either designed to operate in half track, or in quater track format. Professional portable decks work with reel sizes up to 5", and can run as high as 7 1/2 IPS and work either in quater or half track format. Some may be stereo.

2) Home stereo decks generally can handle 7" reels. Most decks provide 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 IPS recording speeds and work in quater track format (labled as 4 track stereo). There are very few home decks that can handle up to 10" reels. The idea was to extend play lenghts, but don't yet provide professional speeds. Thus 10" reels, but 3 3/4 and 7 1/2 IPS only. To make music listening more convenient the "Auto Reverse" feature was added. Also to mention: most home decks are not designed to handle small 2 1/2 to 3 1/2" reels typically used for portable decks. Due to the small diameter tape, torque of the home deck will be too high, meaning: the tape may stretch or break, if played on a home stereo deck.

3) Professional decks were intended to create master recordings, so aim to provide highest possible sond quality. This is achived by giving the audio material as much space as possible on the tape through high recording speed, such as: 7 1/2, 15, or 30 IPS. Higher tape speeds than 7 1/2 IPS require 10" reels. Better professional stereo decks record in half track format (or if mono: full track);

4) Multi track recorders handle more than stereo (more than 2 audio channels). Those that use 1/4" tape typically have 4 or 8 channels. Those for wider than 1/4" tape (1/2" 1" 2") provide either 8, 12, 16, 24 or 32 recording tracks for multi track studio recording.

In order to save you form needing to purchase a deck, if having only a few tapes, I offer tape transfer servies to re-record your own 1/4" tape recordings to CD. (=You are the copy right owner, or have obtained a license for re-recording): I can transfer any 1/4" tape at any speed (15/16, 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2, 15, and 30 IPS) and at quarter, half track and 4 track / 4 channel format for you. More details about Tape Transfer Services here

Reel to Reel Technical Questions/Answers

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Tape Transfer Services

Reel to Reel Tape to digital Tranfer Services

For those of you who do not wish to buy a whole reel to reel deck just to listen to, or transfer transfer a few tapes: I offer professional transfer services to cut your tapes to CD, or even to provide e-mailalble MP3 files of your material. I publish my own music comercially and have a full featured recording studio based on a Digidesign ProTools System and various reel to reel decks. I can handle any 1/4" tape, recorded at: 15, 7 1/2, 3 3/4, 1 7/8, 15/16 IPS recording speeds and in full track, half track, quarter track and 4 track / 4 chanel recording formats

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Pioneer RT-1011L
3 Motor - 3 Head -
2 Speed
4 Trk - 2 Chanel Stereo - 10" Open Reel Deck

Pioneer 10" Stereo Reel to Reel Recorder


Features:

Refurbished + In good condition - Performs reliably
- Great for analogue recordings

3 Head 3 Motor - with tape monitor function
• Can Handle 10" reels (reel hub adapters available) and any small reel size - torque selector switch.
• Track independant monitor / source switchs for echo effects when using with a mixer
• Track independant recording function - allows to record mono tracks separately or a stereo signal
• Microphone Pre-amlifier with line level mixer for 2 separate stereo inputs (4 inputs that can be mixed!).
• Tape speeds: 7.5 IPS, 3 3/4 IPS,
• Relais solenoid controlled transport for completely smooth and remote controllable operation (remote input in back).
• RCA and 1/4" inputs - mixable!
• DIN inputs & outputs (5 Pin European Connector type)
• 2 Microphone inpus
• 2 Chanel stereo input mixer: mix Mic and line inputs separately with separate controls for each channel
• Stereo Headphone output
• 2 VU large meters and record indicator lights.
• Line output level control
Auto shut off for all functions
• Refurbished + In good consition - Performs reliably

Physical Feature Details:Will record and play back in quarter track fromat • Will record in stereo or mono (mono: allows to record separate mono tracks, one at the time) • 3 heads: 1 Erase head. 1 Recording head, 1 Playback head • All functions are soldenoid and relay controlled • The unit provides a 2 pairs of stereo inputs (mic and line level), that can be mixed together - for recording • Each of the 4 input chanels is controlled by a separate potentiometer section. • The unit provides a headphone jack. A source / tape switch to monitor the just recorded signal for acurate recordings - This deck is unusual, as it provides to switch the source / monitor function separately for each channel, which is useful if using this deck with a mixer (or it's internal mixer) to create tape echo effects.

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Description: The Pioneer RT-1011L deck is extremely similar to the TEAC A-330SX. It has the exact same features and is constructed so similar that I wonder if it was made by TEAC for Pioneer. The 3 motor 3 head decks form the time aeare when this deck was made are well known for being extremely reliable and rugged. This machine was refurbished to be in perfect and reliably working condition. It performs smoothly and flawlessly in every aspect. This unit is in good condition. It has the unavoidable and typical head wear , but records and plays stable and flawlessly throughout the entire frequency range.

Work performed to present this machine in fully and well working condition: Repaired minor issues with the operation buttons; replaced the main drive belt. A complete cleaning and lubrication job on all mechanical parts - which inclcuded rework for the pichroller lifter assembly; other checks and adjsutments of mechanical parts; Repaired the auto-shut-off circuit. All potentiometers and swtiches and contacts deoxydized and lubricated, cleaned and demagnetized all elements in the tape path; checked and tweaked electroic calibrations.

Condition: Excellent working condition - machine recently overhauled. The heads of this machine shows age related typiucal wear but perform well. Physical Condition: clean with signs of use and age: dings scraches, worn paint etc.. Other than that: the machine has is in good conditon. If wanted I gladly e-mail detail photos.

Overall cosmetic condition: 6-7/10 - the above photo shows the actual item. I will be glad ot e-mail hi-res photos.

Lot: 1 Pioneer RT-1011L 10" Reel to Reel deck. The original Pioneer 10" reel hub adapters (used to allow the usage of 10" reels.) can be added at additional cost. 10" tape reels are not included and I don't have any to spare at this time.

Price: $575.00 plus orignal Pioneer reel hub adapters - optional: (used to allow the usage of 10" reels.) add: $75.00


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Vintage 7" Hi-Fi Stereo Open Reel Tape Recorders









Tandberg
3 Motor - 4 Head -
3 Speed

4 Trk - 2 Chanel Stereo - 7" Open Reel Deck

(Machine looks much better than shown in the photo - photo difficult to take)
Tandberg 4 Hd 3 Motor 3 Speed Stereo Reel to Reel Recorder


Repaired./ refurbished to fully work in every regard.

3 Speeds:, 7.5 IPS, 3 3/4 and 1 7/8 IPS
4 Heads (Erase, Record, Bias, Play Back)
3 Motors:
• Input Mixer: Line + Mic
• L, R, Recording functions (mono tracks or stereo)
Sound on Sound Recording functions (for Echo + Overdubbbing)
DOLBY functions (rare on RtR decks!): Off, Norm, Filter, Dolby FM
• RCA + DIN inputs & outputs
• 1/4" (Balanced) Microphone inpus
• Headphone output
• VU meters
• Reel size: up to 7"

Features:4 head - 3 Motor Transport • Works with reels up to 7" • Will play and record at 7 1/2, 3 3/4, and 1 7/8 IPS • Will record and play back in quarter track fromat • Will record in stero or mono (mono: 1 track at the time) • 4 heads: 1 Erase head. 1 Recording head, 1 Bias Head, 1 Playback head • There is a jack on back for an optional wired remote control • The unit provides a headphone jack and a source / tape switch to monitor the just recorded signal - separate for each channel

Physical Feature Details: ( Left to Right, Top to bottom,Front to Rear): FRONT PANEL: Power switch, speed selector switch: 1 7/8 IPS, 3 3/4 and 7.5 IPS; Cue Switch, Head cover, 4 digit mechanical tape counter; Buttons: Record, Olay, Rewind, Stop, wind; Mic Input Levle sliders (L, R); Line Inpout Level Sliders (L, R) Balanced 1/4 Mic input Jack L, VU Meter, Record Select Button L, Record Select button R, 1/4" blanced Mic Input Jack R, Sound On Sound Indicator Light, Sound On Sound Selector Switch: Off, R to Record, L to Record; Dolby Indicator Light, Dolby: Off, normal, Filter, Dolby FM; Source/ Tape Monitor buttons: L, R; Outpur Level Sliders: L, R; REAR: jack for wired Remote control, RCA Jacks for line out, DIN input/output (radio) RCA Jacks for line in, Hard wired AC power cable.
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Description: Tandberg was always the "Mercedes" off reel to reel recorders and this model is particularly extravagant in offering professional level features: 3 speed 3 motor 4 head with a bias head to pre-amgentize the tape during recording, and such features such as: Dolby noise reduction, a fully electronicly controled trasnport and balanced Mic inputs. One can record mono tracks or stereo and the deck offers varios functions to create echos or to over dub. This machine can handle open reel tapes up to 7" reel size. the machine is constructed with metal and high quality european electronic parts. It was made in Norway. Perfect for recording in the analog realm or to have the best deck avaialble to transfer those old quality tapes! This deck has the rare 1 7/8 IPS speed as well that was used mostly on portable decks thus is ideal if you have tapes that were recorded on portable decks as well.

Features: This deck will play and record at 7 1/2, 3 3/4, 1 7/8 IPS.in mono or stereo.

Physical Condition: Clean and excellent condition with typical but mionor signs of age and use. Overall cosmetic condition: 9/10

Working Condition: machine repaired to fully and properly work in every regard. Partially refubished the amplfier circuitry with new capacitors. - The heads of this machine show some (light) wear and are in good condition and perform well.

Work performed to present this machine in excellent and fully working condition: De-greased and re-luburcated all mechanical parts, including the pich roller pull assembly and the speed shift lever. All potentiometers and swtiches (internal and externally acessible), trimpots and contacts deoxydized and lubricated, re-soldered aged solder points, re-capped the playback amplfier circuit ewith new capacitors, cleaned and demagnetized all elements in the tape path; all electroic calibrations checked and tweaked. Physical cleaning and detail work. Thorough and complete test.

Lot: Tandberg 9200XD reel to Reel deck as described above.

Price: $975.00

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Concord 1100 / TEAC A-1500W
4 Head - 3 Motor Stereo Reel to Reel Tape RECORDER

w/ E C H O and Auto Reverse

Concord / TEAC 3 Hd 3 Motor Stereo Reel to Reel Tape Recorder -Reel to Reel Deck



4 Head 3 Motor - with tape monitor function
Stereo E C H O function allows to use this deck as an analogue tape echo machine!
Track independant Add-A-Track function with input mixer allows overdubbing
Microphone Pre-amlifier with line level mixer for 2 separate stereo inputs (4 inputs!).
Germanium transistors and "kathode bypass" caps for true VINTAGE SOUND - designed in 1965!
Works with tape reels up to 7"
Tape speeds: 7.5 IPS, 3 3/4 IPS,
Relais controlled transport for completely smooth and remote controllable operation.
RCA and 1/4" inputs - mixable!
DIN inputs & outputs (5 Pin European Connector type)
2 Microphone inpus
2 Chanel stereo mixer: mix Mic and line inputs separately with separate controls for each channel
Stereo Headphone output (for high impedanve headphones only)
6 Recording modes: L, R separately, stereo, Add a track 1, Add A track 2, Stereo Echo and safety (no recording).
2 VU meters with record indicator lights.
Channel Recording indicator lamp
Line output level control
Auto shut off for all functions
Refurbished - works flawlessly and reliably.


Detailled Physical Features: FRONT PANEL: Operation push buttons: Rewind, Stop, Fast Forwind, Play, Record FRONT PANEL AUDIO CONTROL ELEMENTS:Recording functions: record left, Record right (both for stereo record) , Add track 1, Add track 2 ( = overdubing functions, or both for Stereo Echo); Power switch: ON/OFF, Tape monitor function: Source / Tape; 2 needle level meter indicator; AUDIO Controls: Output level control (separate sections to control each chanel separately; also acts as feedback / ech control in Echo mode; Line level input control (separate sections to control each chanel separately) Mic level input control (separate sections to control each chanel separately); 2 x 1/4" Microphon input jacks; Tape Speed Selector buttons (2 x black): 3 3/4 IPS and 7 1/2 IPS, Tape Counter; Side Panel: Wired remote control Input jack, AC power Input Jack, Fuse holder, RCA line level input jacks, RCA Output jacks.



Feature Details:3 (4) head - 3 Motor Transport Works with reels up to 7" Switcheable ECHO function: Mono or stereo echosWill play and record at 7 1/2, 3 3/4, IPS Will record and play back in quarter track fromat Will record in stero or mono (mono: 1 track at the time w. overdubbing functions and echo!) 4 heads: 3 for forward direction: 1 Erase head. 1 Recording head, 1 Playback head, plus 1 Playback head for reverse play All functions are soldenoid and relay controlled - there is a plug in back for a wired remote control The unit provides a 2 pairs of stereo inputs (mic an dline level), that can be mixed together Each of the 4 input chanels is controlled by a separate potentiometer section. The unit provides a headphone jack which unfortunately can oly be used with high impedance headphones (design flaw) and a source / tape switch to monitor the just recorded signal for acurate recordings The unit includes a pair of detacheable amplified speakers (shown partially) that plug into their own jacks at the machine's side panel.

Description: There used to be an American company by the name of Concord, manuafacturing tape decks. As Japanese electronics flooded the market product manufacturing was outsourced to Japan. This deck appears to be made by TEAC for Concord. It is almost identical to the TEAC A-1550W except, that the paneling is slightly different and that this deck adds a set of external amplified speakers. Just like the early TEAC decks this one was made in the good old days of quality and definitely still carries some of the quality characteristics form before Concertone became TEAC. We are counting 1966 as a year when first solid state equipment found it's way into audio equpment and features unique vintage sound. At the time this recorder was among the finest tape decks available and offered features rarely found. Most decks at the time featured 1 Motor 2 head desgns - This machine features 3 motors, relais transport control and has 4 heads (3 for one side with monitor function, the other 4 th head is for reverse playback). It is made ruggedly and features a relais controlled 3 motor transport with autoreverse function - so it will play in both directions without the need to turn the tape over. Transport and electronics in this machine are actually 2 separate sub chassis. This machine is in perfect working condition performs smoothly and was completely overhauled for years of trouble free service to come. Belts and many the electrlytic cpacitors in the amplifier electronics were replaced.




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Work performed to present this machine in excellent and reliably working condition: The main drive belt andthe counter belt were replaced. Other work includes: a complete cleaning and lubrication job on all mechanical parts - which inclcuded rework for the pichroller assembly; All potentiometers and swtiches and contacts deoxydized and lubricated, many were replaced; cleaned and demagnetized all elements in the tape path; checked and tweaked head alignments; all electroic calibrations checked and tweaked. Almost 30 hours of labor went into this deck, which the sales price does not cover.

Condition: Excellent working condition - machine recently completely overhauled. The heads of this machine show some wear but perform very well (it is impossible to find a deck without any head wear -these days simply due to how long ago production was discontinued), A great machine in great condition! Physical Condition: Very Clean, has only a few minor signs of use and dings. Otther than that: the machine has no scratches or damages, however the original head cover is missing and plastic material was installed not to look completely ugly (only an optical issue)
Overall cosmetic condition: 8+/10

Lot: 1 Concord 1100 Reel to Reel deck , 2 rubbber tape reel fastenrs, 1 Power Chord; 2 original Amplified Speakers that attach to the unit and serve as front cover when not in use.

Shipping weight: (incl. packing materials): about 66 lbs.

Price: $550.00 (If I would charge for actual labor and parts that went into the restoration of this deck, the price would need to be higher! - Great value for your Dollar!)

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Low Cost Hi-fi Stereo Reel Recorders









SONY TC-355

7" STEREO 2 Chanel 3 Head 1/4 Track Reel to Reel Tape Recorder
3 Speeds: 7.5 IPS, 3 3/4 and 1 7/8 IPS

• Mic Inputs (1/8")
• Headphone Jack (1/4")
• Records / Plays Separate Single Mono tracks or Stereo
• Reel size: up to 7"

3 Head SONY TC-355 Open Reel Deck



3 Heads w/ tape monitor function (can be switched for each chanel separately for special echo sound effects! - Use as a tape echo!)
• 3 Tape speeds: 1 7/8 IPS, 7.5 IPS, 3 3/4 IPS
• Reel size: up to 7"
• Records in stereo or each channel separately.
• RCA inputs & outputs
• 3.5 mm Microphone inpus
• Headphone output
• Can be used as a tape echo.
• SOND ON SOUND recording technology for specific analog sound effects: echo and allows to overdub: play the previously recorded signal and record it mixed with something new to layer multiple tracks - Bounce recording back and forthe betwen chanels for layered multi track recording.
• Can operate horizontally or vertical.



Repaired and partially Refurbished for performance to specs

Description: Transfer your recordings of the past to the digital domain or use this deck for special analog reording and sound effects! This SONY Deck offers a great deal of features, such as 3 heads, 3 speeds (the rathe rrare 1 7/8 IPS speed included!) and "sound on soud" recording, yet is kept simple. All recording elements are recesseed and can be hidden with an aluminum slide door. This machine is in excelelent confdition. This deck was refubished and tweaked so that it will perform at it's best.

Physical Feature Details: FRONT PANEL: Mechanical Puase button, tape counter and dual VU meters with chanel recording indicator lights, Noise Suppress switch, slide door that reveals the recording elements: 2 x 3.5 mm Microphone jacks, l + R Record enable switches, L + R Input level controls, At the lower right hand side of the lower fornt panel: 2 separate SOURCE / TAPE mode switches (one for each channel: L. R) Power indicator light and power switch. FORWARD / STOP REWIND lever, FAST FORWIND button; Top: speed selector lever: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2. TOP PANEL SLOTS: left: Has 4 RCA input and output jacks, a ground terminal and the Sound-on-sound level potentiometer with off switch; right top cut-out: Power cord, Fuse and Model number plate. REAR: Air vent outlet for motor cooling.


Features: This deck will play tapes up to 7" in size at 7 1/2, and 3 3/4 IPS.

Physical Condition: Very clean and great condition with only minor signs of use. Overall cosmetic condition: 9-10/10

Working Condition: Repaired to perform to specs - works great and sounds great with clear highs. Heads good - low wear.

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Work performed to present this machine in nicely working condition: All mechanical parts were carefully lubricated.; Checked all rubber parts. Re-worked the surfaces of rubber parts and replaced the main belt. All potentiometers and swtiches (internal and externally acessible), trimpots and contacts deoxydized and lubricated, cleaned and demagnetized all elements in the tape path; all electroic calibrations checked and tweaked. Physical cleaning and detail work. Thorough and complete test. About 7 hours of labor went into this deck.

Lot: 1 SONY TC-355 Reel to Reel deck

Price: $355.00

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ADD ON's and options: -> Please indicate with your inquiry which you want - or use "add to cart" to purchase:

1) Add a 7" empty reel in stock - can ship with your order
Price: $12.00


2) Rubber Tape Reel Hold Downs. This deck operates well if laid down (horizontal) In vertical position it requires tape reel hold downs so that the reels won't fall off
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Vintage Multi Channel / 4 Track Open Reel Tape Recorders






4 channel quadraphonic and multi track Open Reel Tape Recorders with simulatanious sync




Multi Track / Multi Channel Recorders record more than stereo. The decks shown here record 4 channels, where "quadraphonic" records 2 or 4 channels at one time, and the "multi track" decks allow to record each channel separately, or several tracks at one time, while allowing to listen to other non recording tracks when recording. Multi-sync means that the playback signal is in "sync" with the recording signal or in other words that a played back track syncs with the one recording. This is important for multi track music work, or where audio material is recorded in layers, for over dubbing tracks to another track. Multi Track decks are typically used in a recording studio environment.©Multi Track decks are typically used 2008 ultraelectronicactiv.com

These multi channel decks are NOT ready to ship, but will be REFURBISHED to order
(details for "refurb to order" see below, next section)



Panasonic 4 Channel Quadraphonic Deck: (Shown: let) This deck either records in stereo or quadraphonic, which means records either 2 or 4 channels. Simmultanious sync recording or over dubbing is not possible, so this deck is not suitable for recording studio work, but will work well for home entertainment, especially with quadraphonic Hi-fi equipment.


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TEAC A-2340: (Shown: center) This deck records 4 channles in multi track simmultanious sync format, so is suited for recording studio work. This deck is desinged to be used with 7" reels SOLD!



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TEAC A-3340: (Shown: right) This deck records 4 channles in multi track simmultanious sync format, so is suited for professional recording studio work. This deck is desinged to be used with 10" reels, and runs at 15 IPS SOLD! -> A TEAC A-3440 is available Inquire



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Vintage 1960's through 1980's Hifi Stereo Reel to Reel Recorders and Decks
- Yet to be refubished -




These decks will be REFURBISHED TO ORDER:
2-8 Weeks Lead Time - The goal with my work: to bring the equipment back as close as possible to original specifications and to provide reliably working condition for decades to come. This takes hours and hours of work time - actually: days of paistaking detail orineted work. Thus prices based on the work time and parts needed (some are quite hard to find! - which again takes time!) to achieve this

goal. Shop time to refurbish equipment to order (applies to ALL units shown in this section!) is in SHORT SUPPLY, so I may not be able to serve you very quickly, especially during late fall, winter and the first two months of the of the new year. Mid-summer is ideal. Rushing it and vintage audio equipment, or pushing for "discount prices" DO NOT GO TOGETHER! It takes as much time as it takes. If needing to rush: Please buy "AS-IS". Thank you! - I do not compromise on this, as my goal is to provide quality products in every detail.All units shown in below pichture shown currently in original as found likely non working and unrefurbished condition






Please note that Reel to Reel tape decks are among the most work intensive items to restore, as mechanics, electronics and alignments have to be perefect and to work perfectly together. Now to make matters even worse in terms of required work time, almost all of these decks shown here are point to point wired circuitry, which takes tremendous time to re-work on top of the above. In restoration work I usually replace ALL capacitors and many of the rubber parts. Due to these large amounts of required work time, these items are only availalable with a restoration order from March through August. All other times please check in with me for a turn around time estimate, which in these times may be 4-16 weeks.
$395 to $1800 ea.
If wishing to purchase any of these items in original "AS FOUND" condition: Please make me an offer high enough at which I absolutely cannot refuse to sell. If wanting to own for lowest possible price, please buy "AS-Is" and refurbish yourself. Not in a hurry to sell. It took years to find these amazing historic specimnes. I prefer to sell to someone who will buy one of these to appreciate and actually USE (fully refurbished) for soulful music for decades to come!

This page is about the soul and beauty and perfewction that is missing in modern merchandise of today!
If you listened and cherrished music that was recorded before 1950 (or ideally even earlier!), you will know exactly what I mean. I have the same passion about these decks and apply it to my work, to get these decks working right - for what ever it takes to do the job right, to get it done right the first time!


All units shown in below pichture shown currently in original as found - l non working (not ready ot use) and unrefurbished condition - refurbished to order or AS-IS
The slection of 1970-80's Hi-Fi Stereo reel to reel decks to be refurbished to order
All units shown in above pichture shown currently in original as found likely non working and unrefurbished condition - refurbished to order or AS-IS


1. TEAC X-7R. 3 Motor 4 head 2 speed Dual Capstan Hi-fi stereo Reel to Reel deck with Auto Reverse.
- AVAILABLE -

2. Pioneer Rt-701 3 Motor 3 Head 2 speed Hi-Fi stereo Reel to Reel Deck - AVAILABLE -

3. TEAC A-1230 3 Motor 3 Head 2 Speed Reel To Reel Deck
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4. Roberts-1725-8LIII 1 Motor 2 Head Reel to Reel Deck and 8 Track Cartridge recorder / Player. - AVAILABLE -

5. SONY TC-377 1 Motor 3 Head 3 Speed (includes 1 7/8 IPS) Reel to Reel Deck . - AVAILABLE -

5. Magnavox Model: 1K088 1 Motor 2 Head 3 Speed (includes 1 7/8 IPS) Reel to Reel Deck. - AVAILABLE -



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Vintage 1950's and 1960's Vaccum Tube Reel to Reel Recorders and Decks
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These decks will be REFURBISHED TO ORDER:
2-8 Weeks Lead Time - The goal with my work: to bring the equipment back as close as possible to original specifications and to provide reliably working condition for decades to come. This takes hours and hours of work time - actually: days of paistaking detail orineted work. Thus prices based on the work time and parts needed (some are quite hard to find! - which again takes time!) to achieve this

goal. Shop time to refurbish equipment to order (applies to ALL units shown in this section!) is in SHORT SUPPLY, so I may not be able to serve you very quickly, especially during late fall, winter and the first two months of the of the new year. Mid-summer is ideal. Rushing it and vintage audio equipment, or pushing for "discount prices" DO NOT GO TOGETHER! It takes as much time as it takes. If needing to rush: Please buy "AS-IS". Thank you! - I do not compromise on this, as my goal is to provide quality products in every detail.All units shown in below pichture shown currently in original as found likely non working and unrefurbished condition


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Please note that Reel to Reel tape decks are among the most work intensive items to restore, as mechanics, electronics and alignments have to be perefect and to work perfectly together. Now to make matters even worse in terms of required work time, almost all of these decks shown here are point to point wired circuitry, which takes tremendous time to re-work on top of the above. In restoration work I usually replace ALL capacitors and many of the rubber parts. Due to these large amounts of required work time, these items are only availalable with a restoration order from March through August. All other times please check in with me for a turn around time estimate, which in these times may be 4-16 weeks.
$395 to $1800 ea.
If wishing to purchase any of these items in original "AS FOUND" condition: Please make me an offer high enough at which I absolutely cannot refuse to sell. If wanting to own for lowest possible price, please buy "AS-Is" and refurbish yourself. Not in a hurry to sell. It took years to find these amazing historic specimnes. I prefer to sell to someone who will buy one of these to appreciate and actually USE (fully refurbished) for soulful music for decades to come!

This page is about the soul and beauty that is missing in modern merchandise!
If you listened and cherrished music that was recorded before 1950 (or ideally even earlier!), you will know exactly what I mean. I have the same passion about these decks and apply it to my work, to get these decks working right - for what ever it takes to do the job right, to get it done right the first time!


All units shown in below pichture shown currently in original as found - likely non working and unrefurbished condition - refurbished to order or AS-IS
The slection of 1950's tube reel to reel decks to be refurbished to order.
All units shown in above pichture shown currently in original as found likely non working and unrefurbished condition - refurbished to order or AS-IS



9. Roberts, later known as AKAI. Japanese made tube deck Model: M7 (earlier version of M8. Later vesion thna 960 which had the 2 amps seperate). M7 all tube amplified. Completely separate amplifiers for each chanel - each amplifier chassis contains it's own sub chassis and power supply, which would make it ideal to build 2 mono block amplifiers form - If that is what you are after: I have another pair of amplifiers from this type of model that I can sell - please inquire. This deck: Roberts / AKAI .
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9B. Pair of Roberts Portable large Reocrding Studio Monitor / PA 2 -way speakers (Woofer/Tweeter) Model SS-100. To be used with Model M7 or M8 tube decks. Perfect speakers for tube amplifiers, as low wattage (less than 10W) and high efficiency. Can be sold with a deck or alone. - AVAILABLE -

10. One of the sweetest and warmest tube reel to reel decks around. Stereo. Made in the USA by Voice of Music. Model: 722 Stereo Recorder + Model 168 "Stereo Twin" for true stereo amplfieication. The 168 is a tube amplfier with speaker in a box meant and makes forthe second "stereo"channel amplfier ot the system. This rig: The same model as #7, but includes the #168 twin amplfier for stereo. The 168 can also be used as a stand alone mono tube amplfier. Yes, if you need 2 of model VOM 722 tube RtR recordes: I have both!
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11. USA made by Revere Camera coroporation, Brand name: Wollensak. Model number: T-1580. Full stereo tube deck, records stereo. plays stereo (stereo amplfier). Comes with bag, owners manual and other printed materials. Can include the original Shure made Microphones.
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12. USA made by Revere Camera coroporation, Brand name: Wollensak. Model number: T-1515. Stereo tube deck, records mono. Has stereo tube pre-amp fo rstereo playback. Comes with owners manual and can include the original Shure made Microphone.
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13. Japan made SONY Tube Deck with Tube amplfier. Model: 464. Stand alone Stereo tube deck, mounted in a case with a stand alone Tube stereo amplfier and speakers. (deck and amp both have their own power supply and standard input/output connectors. A great opportunit for a tube stereo amp.
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14. USA made Ampex Hifi Stereo Tube Deck (Recorder and Palyer) with Tube amplfier circuitry (line level out; Line level and Mic in). Model: 1260. Stereo tube deck (for hook-up to external audio equipment), mounted in original suit case type case.
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1. This is unbeleivable: a portable 1950's 2 suitcase professional field recording sertup that was used on location for live recordings - mono of course. This system was made by Berlandt, which later became Concertone (Belrandt made decks be the model / trademark Concertone). Concertone then was bought out by TEAC. A true piece of American History. The transport has 3 motors 5 heads (2 heads full track mono 3 hards half track mono), handles 10" reels. speeds: 7 1/2 and 15 IPS. Model: BRX - BRX-D Trasnport and BRX-P amplifier. The amplifier case contains: the recording play back tube amplifier (with Mic pre-amp of courcse!), an additional monitor tube amplifier and a vintage Jensen Alnico monitos speaker.
- AVAILABLE - Detail picturs

2. 1950's German made Grundig tube reel to reel deck, nono. Finest components, finest quality, nice sound. Consider this if wantign to record the music that you perform in mono with vintage sound. I already did some mechanical work, so the unit basically works, but all capacitors need to be replaced. - AVAILABLE -

3. 1950's Revere USA made Tube Reel to reel recorder. 2 unit stereo. From the days when mono dominated. Thsi unit was meant to be available as mono or stereo when adding the second tube amplifer. Includes original Microphone - AVAILABLE -

4. USA made Magnecord semi professional stereo recording / playback amplifier unit with Microphone pre-amplifier. Shown here open, but I do have the original panes. This unt is perfect for studio applications to brimg warmth ans soul to your digital machinery. If I remeber correctly it is 19" wide. - AVAILABLE -


5. Vintage 1950's USA made and "Silvertone " branded (Sears Robuck) Stereo " tube reel recorder. Unit includes it's lid and can come with the 2 original micrphones in original box. - AVAILABLE -

6. Here we have the succession of #1: A Stereo vaccum tube Concertone deck. 3 Motors 3 heads. All tube amplified. Built with much more attention to detail than the later TEAC decks, which still are considered among the most rugged.
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7. Sweet, very Sweet. One of the sweetest and warmest tube decks around. Stereo. Made in the USA by Voice of Music. Model: 722 Stereo Recorder. All knobs and the cover are there. Yes, I have 2 of these decks (as shown in the main photo - have only one acessory amp as shown in side photos - see #10).
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8. Roberts, later known as AKAI. Japanese made tube deck. Model: M8. All tube amplified. Completely separate amplifiers for each chanel - each amplifier chassis contains it's own sub chassis and power supply, which would make it ideal to build 2 mono block amplifiers form - If that is what you are after: I have another pair of amplifiers from this type of model that I can sell - please inquire. This deck: Roberts / AKAI .
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