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Offline Reverend

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Pioneer RT-707
« on: October 01, 2012, 11:44:29 AM »
I picked this reel to reel up from Mr. T on Saturday.  I've been eyeballing it for a long time.  I've had a day to listen to it and I am completely impressed.  What a sweet sounding r to r.  I have several recordings that I had made with my Teac (via FLAC files) so I decided to test the Roger Water's album, "The Pros and Cons of Hitchhiking" first.  This is a great album to test your system due to the wide range of volume and background dialog/sounds that lesser systems will not pick up.  As an example, I have this album on vinyl and you'll hear things you never did before with a digital recording.  The Pioneer really raised the bar as I was hearing things that I swore were sounds coming from upstairs or in another room.  Absolutely beautiful, clear and great dynamics. The recording is on a very good Scotch tape which makes a large difference so taking that into account, I played a few other tapes with the same or lesser quality tapes.  Same results, just amazing. Crystal clear sound, no distortion and no listener fatigue.

With my Teac, the novelty of reel to reel players lasted only a few weeks.  Sure it sounded good but not as great as vinyl. With the Pioneer I am completely blown away.  Plus the thing is huge, weighs a ton and is a very cool looking compact design.  I have already taken measurements to make a wood case for it.

I've only ever had two reel to reel players in my life, both being Teac's, so by no means am I an expert.  It's possible that I am just hearing a good player for the first time but that does not take away from my astonishment.  I'm looking forward to picking up more blank tapes so I can record/enjoy this player further.



 
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Re: Pioneer RT-707
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2012, 03:10:03 PM »
Impressive. Most Impressive.

Geez is that one serious looking piece of equipment Rev. Thank you for posting.

I LOVE KENNY LOGGINS!!!

--------Bill

« Last Edit: October 01, 2012, 03:13:28 PM by Reverend »

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Re: Pioneer RT-707
« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2012, 05:23:12 PM »
Its not bad.
I have the RT-909 which can take the big reels and it does seem to sound better than the 707.

I could put in in the shop but it would be display only.
Not selling it !

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Re: Pioneer RT-707
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2012, 11:31:45 PM »
Congrats on the RT-707 Rev.  You need to get yourself one of the 7" Pioneer metal reels for takeup.  Probably cost yo around $40 on the 'Bay.  Worth every penny.

I'd love to get one of those rare black RT-707s with matching reel!  I think they were European only.



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Re: Pioneer RT-707
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2012, 11:38:07 PM »
Anders, the RT-909 in black is even harder to find.  Looks good!



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Re: Pioneer RT-707
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2012, 05:16:28 AM »
Not my thing.
I'm a silver guy :)

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Re: Pioneer RT-707
« Reply #6 on: October 02, 2012, 08:28:13 AM »
It appears the 909 is newer than the 707 as well?  I'm with Anders, I like the silver but the black is very cool.  I think the pioneer reels are going for a little more than $40 right now, they seem to be very pricey.  I love the wooden case around the one pic Carl, that's what i'm shooting for.

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Re: Pioneer RT-707
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2012, 06:19:26 PM »
Impressive. Most Impressive.

Geez is that one serious looking piece of equipment Rev. Thank you for posting.

I LOVE KENNY LOGGINS!!!

--------Bill
"Thanks" Rev for the Kenny Loggins shout out. hahahahahahahahahahahahaha You are just too bad.--------Bill