We are reeltoreeltech.com. We buy, sell and repair all types of reel to reel tape decks, from mono tube machines to 2" 24 track decks.

This is the Fostex E-16 deck that was popular in the 1980s. Tons of demos were made on this model, and they are solid performers. It has built in Dolby C noise reduction, which can be turned on or off within the deck.

This deck has a head freshly lapped by JRF Magnetics with 70% head life remaining, a new pinch roller, and a full calibration to RTM 911 tape.

All channels are flat to 21Khz across the board, with a very uniform frequency response as shown.

All tape tensions were set to factory spec, as they were somewhat misadjusted by the previous tech.

The inputs and outputs are -10db RCA.

Whether you want to record an all-analog album, or bounce multiple tracks to and from your DAW to warm up your sound, this is a great way to do it.

Note that as per typical Fostex decks, some of the LEDs are out, mainly in the red LED area, but not on all channels, and the deck is completely functional even with some of the LEDs out.

Cosmetically the deck is in decent shape, with minimal marks or scratches on it.

We do ship within Canada, and the US, however due to the weight of the deck, it needs to be boxed and strapped to a pallet and sent via truck, as any courier will smash the deck.

Pickup and demos are at 52 and 223rd in Langley BC.

The deck comes with a new 10.5" takeup reel. We are RTM tape dealers if you need tape, and we have lots of stock.