[CrazyRay]

Hello all, my Pioneer RT-1020L reel to reel gave up the ghost and it is not fixable.
Im looking into a new deck and was wondering which manufacture is better?

What do you think of these decks?

AKAI GX-636 RECORDER
TEAC X-10R RECORDER
TASCAM
PIONEER
 

 

 

 

[Skylab]

Hi Ray,
 
I cannot give you a comparison of those, but can only say that I absolutely love my Teac X-10R.  I have been positively stunned by how good it sounds.  I got it for $400, local pick up, and had just been serviced and cleaned.  Really, really sounds good.  Operationally it's a breeze to use, and is very reliable.
 
Note that it supports 3.75 ips and 7.5 ips, but not 15 ips.

 

[CrazyRay]

Thanks for the information Skylab!
The hunt is on.

 

[Skylab]

Let us know what you end up with.  Reel decks are so awesome.  I'm sure you are bummed about your Pioneer, but this will be a fun chance to get something new!

 

[CrazyRay]

Yes Skylab, I am very psyched about my new acquisition!
I was pretty much done with my system.
Finding a new reel to reel is going to be fun!
I am really thinking about getting a custom reel to reel from J-Corder.
I have the money but I was saving it for a new camera.
I'm going to have to think long and hard about spending that much money.
He sure does make a beautiful deck!!!
I really love the white one.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Skylab]

WOW, those are gorgeous!  That top black Technics made me drool big time.  Not for the faint of wallet though, are they?

 

[CrazyRay]

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Not for the faint of wallet though, are they?

You got that right Skylab!
 

 

[Skylab]

LOL!  I'd probably sell a kidney for that top one, though

 

[CrazyRay]

Hello Skylab!
Do you think that this deck is worth $599.00.
They claim that it is in perfect working order, and is cosmetically in excellent condition.
Or should I keep looking.
What do you think?
 

 

 

 

[Skylab]

Well, I have been very happy with mine, but I am no expert in the prices of reel decks overall.  I paid $400 for mine which was in very good condition.  So $600 for one in great condition isn;t too bad, especially of he includes those metal take-up reels, which tend to sell for $50 each on their own.

 

[Happy Camper]

If you have material it's worth the investment. They still merit the respect earned in their time and the looks are timelessly classic. A serious piece of gear compared to today's boxes.

 

[CrazyRay]

I'm back in business!!
 

 

 

 

[Skylab]

Very nice Ray!  How do you like it?  Nice to have another X-10R brother

 

[CrazyRay]

I love the deck Skylab.
I just ordered the NAB Studio Hub Adapters by darklab.
They should really make the deck stand out.
 
I also found a source for excellent condition reels loaded with new (Quantegy 632 — 2,500 feet with leaders attached) tape.
He had Scotch and Ampex reels. I bought some of each.
I'm ready to start recording!
 
 

 

 

[Skylab]

Oooooh, very cool, I will have to look into some of those