Quote Originally Posted by Dr.Rich
I was 19 in '74 and my lust and a friend of the local Crown Rep made my purchase of my 824 possible. I remember looking at the Sony 850 as well. I know this thread is from 12-2003 so it may take awhile for your reply. Maybe we have more in common. Always happy to talk to a fellow audiophile. Rich.
Actually, it stuck out as a new entry to a really old post! The big Crown R2R decks certainly were cool back in the day. Welcome to AR.

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