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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Otari MTR-20 - worth keeping? - kind of urgent situation

« on: February 02, 2010, 03:03:08 PM »

Thanks for your feedback. I really appreciate it. I have found a potential buyer from Chicago, but I still haven't quite made the final decision to let it go.  I have two questions that would help with the decision, if you don't mind answering one last one! 

The first is the easier one: If I sell it now, how easy or hard would it be to find another one later and would the price be higher, lower or about the same?  I think she is willing to pay my asking price of $950.  Second question: I'm used to the sound of my Studer 24 track with Dolby SR and have tried every variety of digital made, the only thing that sounds anything like it is the older Sonic Solutions Studio, which is actually the DAW I used to master my tracks.  Would I be as happy with the sound of the Otari if I used dolby SR as I was with the Studer?  I know the transport is slower but it would seem to me the extra track width on the larger tape might even give it an edge over the Studer, used at 15 IPS with Dolby SR.  Has anyone had experience with both?  I have to make the decision in the day or two.  Thanks again, everyone! Best, Brian

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Otari MTR-20 - worth keeping? - kind of urgent situation

« on: January 31, 2010, 11:03:15 PM »

I have to move out of my apartment on short notice tomorrow and either spend money I don't have moving this gigantic Otari MTR-20, or sell it for probably less than it's worth since it has to be tomorrow!  Any opinions about whether I should spend the money and effort to keep it or sell it and get start tracking on my laptop?  It's in good condition but what are people using them for these days? I got mine from a friend who was closing his voiceover studio where he used it only for recording M&E tracks, and that's the only use I am familiar with for it.  If I do sell it, does anyone have any idea what it's worth, and what could I get on such short notice? I'm used to the sound of a Studer 24 track - would I be happy with this if I tried using it for tracking like I did the Studer?   I'm kind of desperately stumped.  Thanks very much, sorry if this is not an appropriate question - reaching out to who ever can help. Thanks for your patience and help, Brian [email protected]