Top 10 open-reel decks

摘要

While it's true I am obsessed with open-reel tape, I am constantly reminded - not least via our postbag - that 'getting back into tape' is costly for both hardware and software. There are no current decks being produced besides the Ballfinger at £ 15,000+, brand new pre-recorded tapes start at £200, blanks ain't cheap for those who want to record their own music, and buying vintage pre-recorded tapes requires a sort of fortitude akin to driving in the London-to-Brighton veteran automobile rally.