Would like a pioneer 707 reel to reel. Located in Calgary Alberta - willing to pay for shipping. Thanks Brian
I haven't seen one pop up for sale in a year, or so. There are a few on ebay, but... http://www.ebay.com/bhp/pioneer-rt-707 Nando.
I've seen a couple - but they wanted way too much!!!! Maybe if I can sell my Boodo Khan - I can get a nice 707 (or maybe a 909!!!)
PIoneer RT-707 is the most beautiful looking R2R . The bigger brother RT-909 is bulky but higher model. My Davao rite of all R2R is 707
I really like the black 707 in Nando's ebay link above. But $1500 US is a bit much. Same price as a technics 1506 and it would match my home stereo!!!
Almost all of the 707's on eBay are in the US - high shipping costs, duties(?), exchange rate etc - drive up the price here in Canada
Perhaps another make of open-reel deck would be an option. How about an Akai GX-77: http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649370669-akai-gx77/ Nando.
Don't know much about this model. Had an Akai 4000ds along time ago. Wasn't too bad - did have a few issues though...
If you like the low-profile look of the RT-707, the Akai GX-77 offers that. It has exceptional specs and I have a number of tapes I bought - originally, only to re-record over, but the recording and music is so good - which were recorded on a Akai GX-77. Nando.
Yes, that's my Akai GX-221. I bought it at the Salvation Army thrift store in North Vancouver for $30 . Nando.
I will post a video of it playing, but it might not be able to be viewed by anyone not having a Photobucket account. Click on image to play video: I have the RT-707 and RT-909, but I use my RT-707 more often than the RT-909. Nando.
Ok - dumb question - but do you want to sell the 909? I think I already know the answer (and besides it is probably out of my price range). But the real question is - do you need a mint Boodo Khan in trade?
Oh and by the way - real nice stereo setup. Is that a Pioneer DVD or cd player? Was looking for the Sony 400 blu ray dvd player (model 960?) for whenever I get my stereo/home theatre room setup. Reminds of the other Pioneer equipment I would like - but is out of my price range - the Pioneer Spec series - would look great with the 707 or 909!!!
Sorry, Brian, I am keeping the RT-909. I've already sold a few open-reel decks, including the fabled Akai GX-747. Both the RT-707 and RT-909 were purchased from a friend of mine a number of years ago. Robert and I became friends after I bought his Pioneer R2Rs. I sold the Akai GX-747 to finance the purchase of a vintage Pioneer receiver - the King Of The Hill Sx-1980. Photo of Akai GX-747 courtesy of Innovative Audio: Thanks for the compliment. The 301 CD changer is a Pioneer Elite PD-F19. I run a lot of Pioneer Elite gear and silver-faced Spec gear. Nando.
If you haven't checked out this source, it's worth letting Curt know what you want. https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/eld/d/reel-to-reel-tape-recorders/6280055386.html Nando.
You've got some nice equipment!!! I will check out Curt's website - nice to see a R2R exclusive website here in Canada (and esp on the west coast). Thnks again Brian
Now here is a classic R2R that I found downstairs!!!! I think I got this when I was 5 or 6? and it still works (although it does seem to have an issue with wow and flutter)! Probably needs new belts.....
Cool unit, Brian. Just today, I popped into a local record store I frequent, and the co-owner of the shop just picked up a nice little Sony tabletop open-reel deck. He doesn't have any 5" tape or a take-up reel to test it, but I should be able to help him out there. Nando.