I have the auto-reverse now and it's okay...but not a deal breaker...in fact it's given me some problems. I've only owned Akai...but it has to be shipped and the Revox is at my local repair shop...serviced by a tech. Comes with hubs and two metal reels.What are your requirements? The Akai is a consumer level, full auto reverse record/play consumer deck. The Revox is also a consumer deck but is probably built more like a pro deck. If you don't need the auto reverse, go for the Revox.
Mainly want to record albums and CD's...as well as play a few pre-recorded tapes.I have the auto-reverse now and it's okay...but not a deal breaker...in fact it's given me some problems. I've only owned Akai...but it has to be shipped and the Revox is at my local repair shop...serviced by a tech. Comes with hubs and two metal reels.
I have the auto-reverse now and it's okay...but not a deal breaker...in fact it's given me some problems. I've only owned Akai...but it has to be shipped and the Revox is at my local repair shop...serviced by a tech. Comes with hubs and two metal reels.
Revox can be demo...not AKAI...it’s a shipped item.The Revox seems to be the less risky option. Is it possible to try it before making a decision?
I have worked with and repaired the Revox B77. Nothing really fancy about the B77. The ones I've used are low-speed versions. The reel motors don't have the sophisticated tensioning as some of our open-reel 1/4" Studers, so W/F is more prominent, especially at the lower speed. But still a very good choice. I'm guessing your version is probably the 3 3/4" - 7 1/2", much better W/F. There's a lot to be said for having available documentation. I work with a lot of vintage broadcast-quality audio and video players. Everything from C-Type open reel, to DVCAM HD. I've had to look long and hard to find some of the documentation. I haven't worked with the AKAIs, but had one in my youth. I had no issues with it but still like the B77 better.
Thus making it even harder...the Akai attracts me...mainly because of the nearly indestructible heads...the Revox because it's local, it includes 10" metal reels; Pioneer because of price and metal reels included. Hmmm!!According this thread on the tapeheads forum, that Pioneer is a good deck.