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greenman · 2nd Feb 2014, 5:08 pm

Hi,
I have quite a few reels of tape I'd really like to listen to and possibly transfer to CD at some point. I have an Alba R17 which is no longer working and I have come to the conclusion that it is beyond my capabilities to fix it.
My question is what type of reel to reel recorder will play the tapes I have?

I have been looking on ebay and quite fancy buying a Revox A77, Sony TC-366 or Akai 4000D but was unsure whether they will play the tapes I have. I would really appreciate some buying advice from people who understand these things more than I do.

Cheers Rob (greenman).

2nd Feb 2014, 5:08 pm	#1
greenman Retired Dormant Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 3	Advice on Reel to Reel Hi, I have quite a few reels of tape I'd really like to listen to and possibly transfer to CD at some point. I have an Alba R17 which is no longer working and I have come to the conclusion that it is beyond my capabilities to fix it. My question is what type of reel to reel recorder will play the tapes I have? I have been looking on ebay and quite fancy buying a Revox A77, Sony TC-366 or Akai 4000D but was unsure whether they will play the tapes I have. I would really appreciate some buying advice from people who understand these things more than I do. Cheers Rob (greenman).