Pioneer RT-707

[1911]

I've been wanting an RTR for a while and the RT-707 is on my short list. I found one for $300.00. I could probably talk him down on price a bit. The dude stated it needs a new belt - I have a great tech and I'm sure he could go through it for me. Seems like a great deal. What say you?

 

[TLS Guy]

I've been wanting an RTR for a while and the RT-707 is on my short list. I found one for $300.00. I could probably talk him down on price a bit. The dude stated it needs a new belt - I have a great tech and I'm sure he could go through it for me. Seems like a great deal. What say you?

They were a mediocre to poor deck. You absolutely want to avoid reversing tape decks. The reason is that they are always out of Azimuth alignment because of change in tape skew.

 

[1911]

@TLS Guy: Thanks. I'll keep looking (and saving) for a Revox B77, or maybe a TEAC X-2000 R.

 

[TLS Guy]

@TLS Guy: Thanks. I'll keep looking (and saving) for a Revox B77, or maybe a TEAC X-2000 R.

I have a Revox B77. I bought it non working, and never got round to restoring it. I can unbox it if you want, and take a look at it. I am certain I will never have a use for it. I have four Revox machines in my rack and another in a mobile cart in the studio. That is three A77s, and two A700s. I also have a Brenell MK 6.

 

[highfigh]

They were a mediocre to poor deck. You absolutely want to avoid reversing tape decks. The reason is that they are always out of Azimuth alignment because of change in tape skew.

And yet, alignment is possible in both directions.

 

[TLS Guy]

And yet, alignment is possible in both directions.

It is, but you can set for one direction precisely. There is always skew. So that is why there are no pro reversible decks.

 

[1911]

@TLS Guy: Sure, when you get a chance, let me know what you think your B77 needs. I'm sure my tech here could get it working - just a matter of cost. Thanks.

 

[TLS Guy]

@TLS Guy: Sure, when you get a chance, let me know what you think your B77 needs. I'm sure my tech here could get it working - just a matter of cost. Thanks.

I'll dig it out. I don't know what it needs at present.

 

[1911]

@TLS Guy: Thankyousir.

 

[Bernie Williams]

I've been wanting an RTR for a while and the RT-707 is on my short list. I found one for $300.00. I could probably talk him down on price a bit. The dude stated it needs a new belt - I have a great tech and I'm sure he could go through it for me. Seems like a great deal. What say you?

I think the only belt on the RT-707 is for the counter, the capstan is direct drive. I have one and it has the reputation for being a robust RTR. I like mine and records very well. I think the most important item to check on any RTR is the condition of the heads.

 

[1911]

@Bernie Williams: Correct. The capstan and reel motors are direct drive on the RT-707. Seller is supposed to be doing a full check of the unit and said he'd get back to me with the results. The seller is likely mistaken in his belief that the "belts need replacement." There's probably something more dire wrong with the unit. Thanks.

 

[highfigh]

It is, but you can set for one direction precisely. There is always skew. So that is why there are no pro reversible decks.

I don't know why professional decks would need two tracks in opposite directions, so they would be only in the consumer market.

 

[lovinthehd]

Curious, how would you particularly use the rtr deck?

 

[1911]

I would use it to make music recordings and to listen to Dad's old collection of RTR tapes. When I was a kid, I had a lot of fun making recordings from his "sound effects" tapes. I think my 13 yr old daughter would enjoy it too, as she thinks all this old gear is cool.

I'd also see if I could find additional old music reels - there's about a dozen for sale at a local record store that range from 10.00 - 35.00 ea.

Also IMO it's would be nice to have another piece of kit not MIC!