[sdiy] cheap and decent reel to reel recommendations?

[Steve Ridley]

> it needs to be affordable, and i would like to modify
> it to have variable speed with a pot (unless of course
> thats a feature).  so far ive seen some interesting
> ureh and akai models, but im looking for suggestions. 
> thanks all!

Surprisingly, even top quality studio machines like
Studer A80s often sell very cheaply these days.  I 
know many have been broken up for parts as they 
fetch more money that way - a sad end to great
machines....


Steve