What is a Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck?
Reel-to-reel tape decks were the first type of mass produced audio replay devices offered to the general public in the early years of the 20th century. Using magnetic tape wound onto reels, the tape deck often served as a recording device in addition to being a reel-to-reel tape player. The high sound quality of the tape deck made it ideal for home recording purposes. In addition, recording companies often offered professionally recorded music and speech recordings that would play on the reel-to-reel tape players of the day.
