Reel to reel deck -Talk me in or out of buying

I also say go for it.
Fulfull your dream.
So what if it sits or not!
If you LIKE IT, then a whole new aspect of "Audiophilia" opens up to you.
If you don't like it after awhile, sell the thing to these other "Reel to Reel" nutjobs!
I have spoken!
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I have had various reel to reel decks in my system for almost 40 years and still play one frequently. Blank tape are still available but the choices are quite limited compared to the past. If you are interested in pre-recorded tapes they are still relatively easy to find but can be expensive. I purchased a DAT recorder about 10 years ago to copy some of my lp collection. While the sound was very good I still preferred the warmer analog sound from reel to reel. I agree with one of the posters about R/R they are not convenient to play, maintain and store but by all means go for it.

Dopogue - LMAO!!!!!!

I have a Magnachord and a few old reels of pre-recorded tapes.
the hiss is God awful but it's a blast to operate (better than a glass front washer) and it is built for posterity. Like the old horn speakers, there is something right going on here amongst the many wrongs. I play it about once a month and it always brings a grin. Buy it and have fun! Leave it to your grandchildren!
cheers,
Sam
P.S. Careful not to drop it on your toes!

The best way to pick up tunes with an instrument is to use slower speed on the faster recordings to find out the details to repeat which you can't certainly do with any CD device or even DAT...