Pioneer RT707

[macvisual]

I've the possibity to buy a used Pioneer RT707 reel to reel player/recorder, not sure as yet on the price. What's the general feeling about these decks please..?
Or what would a good condition Tascam BR20 cost on the used market would anyone know...?.... they look like utter Quality...!!


I know absolutely nothing about reel to reel, so not sure if this is a good player to start of with..?

Any advice/knowledge/experience appreciated!

Thanks;
Peter

[nthall]

I like them. They don't have to be on the top shelf of the rack either.

They won't take 10" reels, and the max speed is 7.5 ips. That shouldn't be an issue for most purposes. They do have reverse playback which is nice. You don't have the hassle of flipping the reel. There are plenty of spare parts, and people who can work on them (at least in the US. I don't know about the UK.). I think they are just about perfect for home use.

Some people don't like 4 track machines, but the RT707 and it's big brother the 909 are two of the best in my opinion.

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[337alant]

Tascam BR20 is one of the best R2Rs I have heard a superb machine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LsZFU2leAAI

Another superbly built R2R is the Otari MX55
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXomP8mku1Q

Alan

[nthall]

Those machines are completely different beasts than the 707. New heads for them cost as much as a fully serviced 707.

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[Lodgesound]

RT 707's are good machines but you may be faced with the one you aquire needing some work.

The Tascams and Otari's are frankly in another league - both extremely capable machines with comprehensive facilities and high sound quality.

We have an immaculate MX 55 for sale - PM me if you are interested.

[nthall]

They are absolutely in another league, and the price reflects it. The Pioneers are still pretty easy to find here, but they lack a lot of the features and a little of the sound quality.

The Ampex 350s and 440s are still my favorites. They're old and basic but you can add any features you want to them yourself.

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[macvisual]

Thanks for the replies, keep them coming!

I have totally NO experience whatsoever relating to R2R players/recorders, I've never ever heard one in the flesh and haven't even seen one in the fleash either. I'm a R2R virgin......lol

Cheers;
Peter

[nthall]

What are you planning on using it for?

[macvisual]

What are you planning on using it for?

Well that's a good question.......Probably record from both Radio and maybe live music from youtube etc, although I resurrected my Sony JE-330 full size minidisc player/recorder only today and slotted it back into my hi-fi system and its doing a stirling job...!

[Ali Tait]

Lots of good gigs on Sky Arts that are well worth putting on tape.