The Best digital based Reel to Reel Tape Decks?

Jazzbo

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Hello all and this if my first post so please be gentle. For those who are using reel to reel tape decks, which of the transistor based 2 channel decks are you most impressed with sound wise? Have you had an opportunity to introduce tube electronics to your tape deck and did that make a major difference? Which reel to reel tapes do you regularly listen to? Thanks so much.

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Bruce B

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• Aug 20, 2012

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I thought you were talking about the D820 digital tape machines!

 

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This baby was well regarded in the day and was portable battery power capable.

http://www.nagraaudio.com/pro/pages/products_nagra_dII.php

 

Jazzbo

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The best digital based reel to reel tape deck

Hello all. Did not Ampex and Studer make tape decks that are transistor based but said to be outstanding sound wise? I think the early Ampex machines were mostly tube based but said to have excellent sound. I have heard the Nagra's made some great tape decks that can handle 10.5 inch reels. I am trying to get in position to begin purchasing some of the Tape Project pre recorded tapes which I understand produce wonderful sound. Since the Studers and Ampexes are out of reach for me, what else is available that you actually have personal experience with? Thanks much.

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a modified Technics 1500 will do if you want to play TP material.

 

Jazzbo

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Thanks guys I purchased a Tascam 42B tape deck in excellent condition. I've just got to have it changed over from NAB to IEC so that I can enjoy some of the pre-recorded tapes available. Thanks so much.

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