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Old 06-26-2012, 08:26 AM
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I'm thinking about picking up one of these apparently brand new in the box...Any good?

I wouldn't mind a tape machine, if I came across something relatively new/reconditioned knowing that it was still serviceable in the future too.

It will hook up to the C1000T for recreational recording & playback. Of course there is the expectation of superior performance, but I don't want a massive A820. Maybe an A810?

Does anyone have any basic pointers to consider when buying vintage reel to reel equipment?
What types of tapes are you planning to play on the deck?
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