The Pioneer RT-707 reel-to-reel tape deck offers a perfect blend of robust engineering and vintage aesthetics, making it a prized addition for serious audiophiles. Its reliable, auto-reverse feature and smooth tape handling ensure consistent, high-fidelity playback. With its striking aluminum face and intuitive controls, the RT-707 is both a visual and auditory delight.
Production
1977-81
Condition
9/10
Serial No.
YK3640892
Orig. MSRP
$525
Restoration
- Replaced counter belt
- Replaced pinch roller tire
- Lubricated reel motors
- Cleaned dirty control panel switches
- Corrected tape speeds
- Adjusted playback and record levels
- Cleaned tape path
- Applied "Last Factory" tape head treatment to reduce tape head friction
- Verified "Repeat" operation
- Adjusted bias trap
- Adjusted tape bias
- Adjusted forward and reverse head azimuth
- Verified tape speed pitch control operation
Factory Specs
Type Open Reel Tape Recorder
Track system 4-track, 2-channel, stereo system
Heads 2 x playback, 1 x record, 1 x erase
Motor 2 x reel, 1 x capstan
Reel size up to 7 inch reel
Equalization NAB
Tape speeds 3 3⁄4 7 1⁄2 ips
Wow and flutter 0.05% (7 1⁄2 ips)
Frequency response 20Hz to 28kHz (7 1⁄2 ips)
Signal to Noise Ratio 58dB
Total harmonic distortion 1%
Crosstalk 50dB
Input 50mV (line), 0.25mV (mic)
Output 0.45V (line)
Semiconductors 67 x transistors, 47 x diodes
Dimensions 18.9"W x 9"H x 14"D
Weight 44 lbs.
Accessories PR-85 metal reel, connecting cords, head cleaning kit, sensing tape, splicing tape
Documentation
Pioneer RT 707 Owner's Manual
The History of Pioneer
Pioneer was founded by Nozomu Matsumoto in 1938 in Tokyo as a radio and speaker repair shop. In December 1953 Mr. Nozomu Matsumoto succeeded in developing the first domestic dynamic speaker made of original parts. It was named A-8 and marketed in Japan under the Pioneer brand. It later became the origin of the HiFi ...
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Liner Notes
Magnificent musical performance, compact and efficient size, unfailing electronics, stress free mechanics. The RT-707 reflects Pioneer's stay ahead success in Hi-Fi by offering all the things you know you need in an open reel deck, and then some. Design is 4-head, 3-motor, 2-speed (19/9.5 cm/sec), auto reverse (playback only), continuous play with pitch controllable AC Servo Direct Drive capstan. Format is quarter inch, 4-track, 2-channel stereo. Performance is 0.05% WRMS wow/flutter, 58dB signal-to-noise, 20 to 28,000Hz frequency response. And the extras are 2-step Bias, 2-step EQ, ± 6% Pitch Control, Permalloy heads, independent mic/line with mixing, wide-throw VUs, auto reverse / infinite play and auto reversing index, electronic switching (logic circuit), Pause, REC ON/OFF switching for each channel, and lots more.
Stock No.
8662352036061
