Reel-to-reel

Reel to reel tape recorder

Reel to reel tape recorder
  1. Are reel-to-reel tape recorders still made?
  2. Are old reel-to-reel tape recorders worth anything?
  3. Which reel-to-reel tape recorder is best?

Are reel-to-reel tape recorders still made?

Currently, only two companies consistently produce reel-to-reel audio records, one in Pennsylvania, and one in France, so the pickings are pretty slim if you're looking for something brand new. Some more robust local libraries and archives still possess these recorders, but again, they are fairly few and far between.

Are old reel-to-reel tape recorders worth anything?

Most of what you'll find is flea-market quality. If they're AMPEX professional recording studio reel to reel, e.g. AMPEX 440 2-track or bigger, then yes…. these are worth upwards of $2500. With professional recorders, you can still buy AMPEX 456 1/2 inch, 1″ and 2″ mastertape.

Which reel-to-reel tape recorder is best?

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