Is Reel to Reel Worth it to you at $450 or $500 a pop?

awsmone

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To me this is a pointless question

Like is a $500 dollar bottle of wine worth it
Is a Lamborghini worth it

Worth is not an absolute, other than to say a $500 tape is worth $500 to purchase

Worth in terms of value to enjoyment ratio, or value compared to what else u could do with the $500 really depends on your priorities and disposable income

So my wine friends would say $500 on a good red is worth it but on tape ridiculous

My wife would say 500 on shoes is worth it and 500 on red wine ridiculous

To me 500 on a mastertape seems like a bit of a bargain if you have the playback, as these are rare collectables

Sonically they are amazing

So if you have the spare cash and repro gear why not?

But frankly it’s a pointless argument/question

My father used to say, something is only worth what people are prepared to pay for it....
 

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