[CrazyRay]

Custom Reel-to Reels from J-Corder

Man, I wish I had the money!!!!!

Gotta start saving up!!!

J-Corder Custom Reel-to-Reels

 

[CrazyRay]

Wow, I can’t believe that no one commented on these?
I figured that I would get at least two responses.

1) Those are very cool.
or
2) Why in the hell would you want that old technology!

I didn’t expect nothing?

 

[drewfus420]

and I thought my 70's Revox was sexy...
those are beautiful

 

[CrazyRay]

drewfus420, It looks like a headfi member called Ironbut has one of these michines.
Ironbut, if you see this thread please respond!
Thanks,
Ray

Photos are taken from the NorCal - SF Bay Area Feb 27 Meet Impressions thread.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f45/no...ssions-474994/

 

[markmaxx]

Ironbuts rig was the best sounding rig in LA....

If it wasn't for the fact I fall asleep all the time with my headphones on, I would consider one of these. The thought of that expensive tape slapping around and around, woops!

I do have a question anyone,,,what do you if you have a balanced amp and wanted to use a reel to reel as a source?

 

[CrazyRay]

Hello markmaxx,
What type of music did Ironbut play?

Here are a couple of more photos.
I love the black ones.
The Carbon Fiber one is nice too!

 

[markmaxx]

Jazz, from the "Tape Project".

the Tape Project

 

[AmanGeorge]

Listened to a reel-to-reel at RMAF last year - t'was magic....

 

[Eagle Eye]

I used to have a Akai reel to reel back in the day. Oh the memories. Darn thing sounded pretty nice too.

 

[memepool]

Quote:

Originally Posted by markmaxx /img/forum/go_quote.gif If it wasn't for the fact I fall asleep all the time with my headphones on, I would consider one of these. The thought of that expensive tape slapping around and around, woops! I do have a question anyone,,,what do you if you have a balanced amp and wanted to use a reel to reel as a source?

I have the pro version of this called the PR99II and most pro ones have balanced outputs.
Revox B77 mkII on TVK

Many domestic reel to reels have optical autostop, some even have optical auto reverse. The Technics in the pictures is certainly one of the best ever made and is in many ways the best of both worlds with switchable headblocks so you can play both 4 track and 2 track.

For the uninitiated most old commerical reels are 4 track like cassettes and you flip them over to play the 'B' side whereas professional masters like those form the tape project are 2 track stereo and use the full width of a 1/4" tape in one direction.

It gets more complex still with halftrack mono which is what commercial reels from the '60s and before were recorded in, never mind the various speeds which range from 1 7/8" Inches Per Second (cassette speed) upto 30IPS (for many broadcast masters). Most machines play between 2 and 4 speeds so to cover all the bases you really want a few machines although that Technics is one of the most comprehensive for sure.

 

[roker]

They look great. Would make an excellent conversation piece, but it just isn't practical at all.

I mean, at least with turntables, I can walk into a thrift store or find someone on the side of the street selling some eclectic record that needs more love.

 

[Dmannnnn]

Quote:

Originally Posted by roker /img/forum/go_quote.gif They look great. Would make an excellent conversation piece, but it just isn't practical at all. I mean, at least with turntables, I can walk into a thrift store or find someone on the side of the street selling some eclectic record that needs more love.

You could take those vinyl finds and make your own mix tapes....6 hours long and excellent quality!

Ironbut's rig looks to be the same model but not one of these customized pieces. The prices are a little too high for a cosmetically upgraded reel to reel. That said, if I had the money I'd probably get one.