I listen to this system in the two-channel stereo mode the same amount as a home theatre for movies and sports. Sound is very detailed, Mac components tend to soften the B&W mid and highs, a good thing. Sub is only apparent during movie effects, which I like. Turntable and reel-to reel provide warm, analog sound in contrast to CD sources, but both have their appeal. Thanks to the volatility of the audio community mentality, I've been able to secure about half of this stuff used but mint. I usually hold onto things until they break, so I think I'll be set for a while to come.
Thanks, Glen. Since this post, I've started restoring and selling vintage gear, and I've added Revox and Akai R2Rs to the collection. My link is stereoheirlooms dot com, check it out and let me know what you think.
Thanks, Musicfile. I've got a mint pair of JBL L100s that I bought new and a Yamaha CR-820 receiver as my garage system. Guess time stopped for me in 1980.
Edger, you can get new large metal reels and tape from usrecordingmedia, their website is very instructive regarding reel to reel recording. If you're looking for "vintage" branded metal reels, like Maxell for instance, ebay is your best bet.
