Check out the Otari MX-5050 model and the Tascam 34. Both are great machines, with the Otari being more a professional machine and the Tascam 34 being more of a consumer grade machine. The prices will reflect this. Each would be a great way to get into analog tape recording! On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 7:16 PM, Julian Antos <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > In an unlikely turn of events my sixteen year old brother has taken an > interest in analog recording equipment and I told my parents I would help > them with find a multitrack reel to reel recorder for him for X-mas, which > he has been politely obsessing over. > > Am wondering if anyone on the list has any advise on where and how to buy > one of these machines (looking specifically for a 1/4" 4-track), or may > have one to sell themselves, hopefully at an affordable price. Looking for > something in decent operating shape, but if there small problems I can > teach my brother how to fix, that might be even better. > > Any advise or offers are greatly appreciated! > > Julian >