Does anyone know about or have any opinions about this Tape Recorder
Directory? Is there a better one out there?

The Tape Recorder Directory (Tape recorders from 1940 - 1999)
$AU 19.95 + $7 postage *(Also available as a download for $**9.95**, save
$17!**)*

For those who just want the basic information on reel to reel recorders.
This disc contains all of the recorders featured on BOTH the above discs
(Vintage AND Contemporary Classics) but without the test reports, circuit
diagrams, manuals, vintage ads and articles. You get the low-down on 700
recorders, each with a picture, description and specifications.

As this CD contains ALL of the recorders featured on the above two CDs, no
sample pages are necessary. Please look at the sample pages provided for
the above two discs.

http://www.bassboy.com.au/getreel/site/cdroms.htm