Pardon, I don't mean to be butting in, but does it have to be tube? There would be considerable maintenance required. Why not a Nagra full track? They are in great supply... <L> Lou Judson • Intuitive Audio 415-883-2689 On Mar 7, 2009, at 2:20 PM, Mahern, Paul Cantwell wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I have a client that is looking for a vintage tube powered open > reel tape machine that is in good enough condition to take on the > road and make recordings for his next record. A full track 1/4 inch > would be best. Does anyone know of someone who sells or rents these > in top condition . This is a major recording artist that is looking > to make a record with one microphone and a tape deck. > > Very Best, > > Paul Mahern