Oh bloody hell, how much did that rarity cost you? A mate bought one from Sound org in York for several hundred quid around twenty years ago. I shudder to think how much one of these would be now...
At the time, although the transport was truly wonderful, I cabn't remember if this machine was worth nearly double the cost of a Revox B77 in playback quality. It was so long ago now and I suspect both machines would benefit from an update.
Glad you'll give it a great and loving home. A true classic in anyone's language and it works properly too
Tear down these walls; Cut the ties that held me
Crying out at the top of my voice; Tell me now if you can hear me