Pioneer, RT-707 Reel Deck - Analog Excellence

The much heralded Pioneer, RT-707 is an analog masterpiece - Magnificent musical performance, compact and efficient size, unfailing electronics w/stress free mechanics. The RT-707 reflects Pioneer's forward thinking success in 70's Hi-Fi by offering all the things one needs in an open reel deck, and then some.

Design is 4-heads, 3-motors, 2-speeds (19/9.5 cm/sec), auto reverse (playback only), continuous play with pitch controllable AC Servo Direct Drive capstan. Format is quarter inch, 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Performance is 0.05% WRMS wow/flutter, 58dB signal-to-noise, 20 to 28,000Hz frequency response.

And the extras are 2-step Bias, 2-step EQ, ± 6% Pitch Control, Permalloy heads, independent mic/line with mixing, wide-throw VUs, auto reverse / infinite play and auto reversing index, electronic switching (logic circuit), Pause, REC ON/OFF switching for each channel, and lots more.

This classic Pioneer Series 700 open reel deck sounds as good as it looks - the rich and dependable sound of the best old-fashioned decks, plus the technical advantages and conveniences of the newer generation of Hi-Fi tape machines. Vintage Pioneer, a steady force in 70's consumer HiFi

Specifications:

Track system: 4-track, 2-channel, stereo system

Heads: 2 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase

Motor: 2 x reel, 1 x capstan

Reel size: up to 7 inch reel

Equalization: NAB

Tape speeds: 3 ³⁄₄  7 ¹⁄₂ ips

Wow and flutter: 0.05% (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Frequency response: 20Hz to 28kHz (7 ¹⁄₂ ips)

Signal to Noise Ratio: 58dB

Total harmonic distortion: >1%

Crosstalk: 50dB

Input: 50mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)

Output: 0.45V (line)

Semiconductors: 67 x transistors, 47 x diodes

Dimensions: 480 x 230 x 356mm

Weight: 20kg - 45lbs

Year: 1977

So here we have totally serviced RT-707 that performs like a champ... the resurgence in R2R decks is real and we at HHA are all-in and driving hard in this lane. This Pioneer RT-707 is in wonderful overall condition with only normal signs of wear. Again, FULLY services, recalibrated and upgraded to perform effortlessly for the next 20yrs. Don't miss this slice of audio history, a true classic!

Come demo this classic Pioneer R2R here at the Andover shop or purchase with every confidence here on this site.

Pioneer, RT-707 Reel Deck: $1,499 plus sales tax and shipping when applicable.

* Take-up reel not included