Reel to reel player buyers guide

Where To Find a New (or Nearly New) Reel-to-Reel Player Today

by Kevin Root March 21, 2021 5 min read

Before you spend hundreds of dollars on eBay for a used machine from the 70s that may or may not work, though, consider this; new reel-to-reel are on the market right now, and available for you to buy and use right out of the box. Nearly new refurbished systems are also available for a fraction of the price, and will involve no hassle, stress, or worry.

The Best Pre-Owned Reel to Reel Players

by Kevin Root February 28, 2021 2 min read

Reel to reel player buyers guide

Ken Kessler, a writer for Hi-Fi magazine with a self-proclaimed obsession of Reel-to-Reel tape players recently wrote an article about his research for the top ten pre-owned and refurbished open-reel decks that are not only worth having but also affordable for now, the prices on all decks are soaring upwards as the trend for these open-reel tape machines become more popular with audiophiles. It’s a great overview for anyone jumping into the hobby.