Do I join the ranks of the Elite as of today?

[Curt Palme]

I managed to score for what I'd say is dirt cheap ($500 plus $100 shipping) a relatively rare Pioneer RT2202 reel to reel on eBay today. Good f/b for the seller, a bit of pitting on the head stack cover, but otherwise it appears to be in good shape. I also bought an Akai GX635 today, and am getting in a Revox B77 in exchange for work on an A809 and a Fostex 1" 24 track.

Now to find an Akai PRO 1000.... that's my dream machine...