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The Black Adder
10-01-2010, 23:01
I am thinking of selling my beloved Pioneer RT-909 Reel to Reel Player/Recorder.

If you know anything about this machine you will know that this is one of the best ever Reel to Reels ever produced.

Professional studio recorder, with looks to die for. Looks really modern, totally timeless. This actual unit was produced in 1983, it's been used reguarly to keep up lubrication. Been used in terms to pleasure rather than professional studio work.

It's a 4 head machine with auto reverse. It can play the 7" reels and the 10.5" - Fine tune play-speed control. Headphones socket, Microphone left and right inputs, Bias and EQ settings.

Standard Line-in input. Line out-put.

It has two speed settings 19 & 9.5 (9.5 being for longer tape recordings)

Never been rack mounted, US version with seperate step-down transformer. I've had this machine since 1988.

New belt (original OEM) fitted a few months ago. Serviced about 2 years ago, all brakes referbished, Bias adjusted to original settings, tension arms re-calibrated, heads aligned, azimuth checked.

The picture is one from the net as I've not been able to get around to taking one of mine just yet. Will update later, all I can say is that mine is in minty condition.

Includes 9 10.5" Quantegy tapes:-

5x GP9
2x 499
2x 456

Comes with original Pioneer reels and hub adapters. Also included is a De-mag unit and full original instructions.

The whole package is in mint condition, The heads are very very good, no re-lapping needed.

I'm after £900 (paypal is best)

If you are new to the joys of R2R then this package is the first and last one you will buy. These things are made like tanks, very heavy but made from full metal so you would expect that...

Selling due to new (smaller) living room can no loner accomodate. I'm very reluctant to sell this baby, so I won't be able to move on the price... I'd rather keep it and put it elsewhere than let it go for anything else.

PM me if your interested or if you have any questions.

Full specs:-

Auto-Reverse tape transport system

Four-head deck enables you to directly monitor tape recording quality in either transport direction

Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 30,000 kHz, +/- 3 dB

Four-track, Two-channel stereo

Two tape speeds: 7.5 and 3.75 ips (19 and 9.5 cps)

Pitch control enables fine adjustment of tape transport speeds

Accepts tape reels up to 10-1/2 inches in size

Built-in reel retainers (Self-Locking) on tape reel spindles

Digital counter

Fluorescent segmented meters can be set for peak or average reading

Dimmer Control for facial lites.

Solenoid soft-touch tape transport controls

Microphone and line inputs, each with separate level control for each stereo channel

Output level control

Timer Start control

User-adjustable Play Azimuth and Record Azimuth for each tape head

Built-in rack-mount flanges; built-in side carrying handles

Many thanks!

Beechwoods
11-01-2010, 08:07
The RT-909 is indeed a classic in 10" reel capable machines. I have, and love, it's little brother the RT-707. Joe is right in his analysis above - it could easily be your first and last reel to reel and you'd be a very happy man thereafter. In addition I should say it has auto-reverse playback which means you never have to turn a tape over on playback again. I find this very useful on my 707.

If I have the money and the room for an extra machine I'd be snapping this up. As is, I have spare amounts of neither. I hope it finds a good home!

The Black Adder
11-01-2010, 21:53
Cheers Nick.

Yeah, It's one of those things that you fall in love with... Superb sound!

It's a shame it can't go to you mate, it looks like it would love it at your place!.. :)
Joe

Beechwoods
11-01-2010, 22:06
:lol: Damn right!

The Black Adder
13-01-2010, 22:22
This whole package includes:-

1x Pioneer RT-909 Reel 2 Reel Machine - Perfect condition/working order 1x Original operating manual - Perfect condition
2x Original Pioneer PR-101 Empty Reel spools - Perfect condition
2x Original Pioneer PP-220 Hubs - Perfect condition
1x Head Demagnetiser - Perfect condition/working order - Perfect condition 1x Step-Down transformer (Properly regulated) - Perfect condition
5x 10.5" Quantegy GP9 - With GP9 Plastic archive cases - Perfect condition
2x 10.5" Quantegy 499 - Boxed - Perfect condition
2x 10.5" Quantegy 456 - Boxed - Perfect condition
2x bottles of Pinch Roller cleaner/restorer 1x Microfibre cleaning cloth 1x Pack of cotton cleaning swabs 1x Spare (slightly used) set of Pinch Rollers.

Pictures Update:-

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/RT-909/DSC02981.jpg

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http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/RT-909/DSC02987.jpg

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/RT-909/DSC02990.jpg

http://i457.photobucket.com/albums/qq295/musical_submarine/RT-909/DSC02989.jpg

The Black Adder
25-01-2010, 17:02
Currently £1149 on ebay

but on here the deal is £900 - :)