The original A700 went for $1,800—a princely sum in 1973, more than I could afford. Today, you'd be lucky finding one anywhere south of $5,000.
The reason I never wound up with an A700 was twofold: I didn't have the money and even if I did I had no idea what I would do with it. (my original notion was to be able to play master tapes but....I didn't have any of those either).
My desire for that gorgeous reel to reel was nothing more than classic lust.
I still think it's gorgeous (and still don't know what I'd do with it).
Reel to reel
The original A700 went for $1,800—a princely sum in 1973, more than I could afford. Today, you'd be lucky finding one anywhere south of $5,000.
The reason I never wound up with an A700 was twofold: I didn't have the money and even if I did I had no idea what I would do with it. (my original notion was to be able to play master tapes but....I didn't have any of those either).
My desire for that gorgeous reel to reel was nothing more than classic lust.
I still think it's gorgeous (and still don't know what I'd do with it).
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