Yes Pat!
Lately I've been appreciating my old Teac A-450. Whacked in an old John Denver tape the other night, lovely. Awesome looking
deck the A-450, classic 70's styling, and HUGE VU meters. It has an AC induction motor and huge metal flywheel for the capstan
drive, and the whole thing is built like the proverbial masonary convenience.
Here's a pic I just shot of her on the bench (had to move the Pioneer PL-15 turntable out of the way first....).
I've been modding CD players lately too, quite interesting, and fantastic results. However, you just can't beat the feeling you get
from playing an LP or a tape. I think it all has to do with the ritual of the actions, and the 'touchability' of the physical media.
Cheers,
Jason.