Theo
pfm Member
...and I could do with some pointers. I'm looking at something that looks the part, will take 10" reels, preferably 7" &15" speeds, easily servicable and relatively trouble free (post service). I've hankered after one for many years, and I need to scratch that itch.
I've looked at a variety of Revox machines - A77/B77/PR99: the appeal being that they seem to be easily servicable (not by me, but there seems to be a number of businesses who can carry this out). There's quite a few machines in Europe, and I wonder how well these travel, given the hamfistedness of courier services.
Also looking at Pioneer RT909: really quite beautiful but pricey. Out of my league are the Technics machines - 1500/1700 - though they are gorgeous, they seem over-complicated, and at around £2k for a 'fettled' model, simply not an option for me.
I've been 'warned off' some of the Teac machines, especially those with weak capstan motors. Akais (like the 535/635) are also on my radar.
Anything else I'm missing?
I've looked at a variety of Revox machines - A77/B77/PR99: the appeal being that they seem to be easily servicable (not by me, but there seems to be a number of businesses who can carry this out). There's quite a few machines in Europe, and I wonder how well these travel, given the hamfistedness of courier services.
Also looking at Pioneer RT909: really quite beautiful but pricey. Out of my league are the Technics machines - 1500/1700 - though they are gorgeous, they seem over-complicated, and at around £2k for a 'fettled' model, simply not an option for me.
I've been 'warned off' some of the Teac machines, especially those with weak capstan motors. Akais (like the 535/635) are also on my radar.
Anything else I'm missing?