Pioneer Reel-to-Reel Tape Deck

The Pioneer Tape recorder used in this video mentioned yesterday:

https://wb9kzy.blogspot.com/2025/05/on-note-of-triumph.html

 

I read: model RT-1050

was quite an expensive machine, per this page:

https://reel-reel.com/tape-recorder/pioneer-rt-1050/

The RT-1050 sold for $700 in 1974 to 1978 time frame.

An Old Time Radio enthusiast I know mentioned he had one like it, OTR was a SERIOUS hobby.  The only catalog mention I found for a similar deck was this one from the 1974 Olson Electronics catalog found on WorldRadioHistory.com:

But letter count deflation:  now it's Mastercard or VISA

That $599.95 price inflates to:

And 57 pounds ??  Better eat your Wheaties before trying to move that beast !

Best Regards,
Chuck, WB9KZY
http://wb9kzy.com/ham.htm