Portastudios that will play 644 tapes

[Jon L. Jacobi]

While there are 644's around i could buy, I was wondering if any of the smaller Portastudios such as the 244 would play the 4-track, high-speed tapes that I recorded when I had the 644 back in the day. In other words, I'm looking for a smaller, possibly cheaper alternative. I don't need the huge mixer.

 

[Pierke]

The Tascam 234 Syncaset plays tapes I recorded on a 244: 4-track, high-speed. Not 100% sure, but I think it would take 644-tapes too. I see no reason why not, but there might be one I’m not aware of.
The 234 is a great machine without a huge mixer. Not a portastudio, but you may want to consider it.

 

[Jon L. Jacobi]

Thanks! Didn't know it existed! But they are rather pricey!

 

[Pierke]

That may be so, but my repair guy was very happy to work on mine, which I had bought in non-working condition, because, he told me, those 234 machines are very well built and are also top soundwise. So they are worth the repair. After thorough servicing, they will keep working for many years.