January 27, 2021 1 min read

Recent research from Hi-Fi Choice magazine surveying over 1200 readers illustrates that at least among audiophiles, the reel-to-reel tape format is the leading choice when asked which audio format would you like to make a comeback. 

Reel-to-reel tape beat out other formats including eight track, miniDisk, and cassettes.

We completely support that point of view!

See RX Carbon Fiber 10.5" and 7" reels here.

Kevin Root
Kevin Root



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