AAD TP-1000 Open Reel-To-Reel Tape Deck

New Open Reel to Reel Analog Audio Tape Player

Analog Audio Design is happy to present to you the new reference of open reel-to-reel tape player, being the highest-quality music recording medium for analog playback.

Analog Audio Design is a French audio manufacturer based in Brittany that specialises in high-end, modern reel-to-reel tape recorders.

Founded by engineer Christophe Martinez, the company is known for blending vintage analog aesthetics with advanced microprocessor-controlled technology to achieve extreme precision in tape handling and audio fidelity. 

This is a wonderful reel-to-reel tape deck – outstandingly convenient, beautifully made, and both highly musical and highly realistic-sounding on well-recorded ultra master reel tapes.

Analog Audio Design Core Products: 

TP-1000 Tape Player: The brand's flagship playback-only machine, launched in late 2021. It is a quarter-inch, two-track stereo player supporting reels up to 12 inches (30cm) and switchable speeds of 7.5 and 15 ips.
TR-1000 Tape Recorder: An upcoming model designed for both recording and playback, expected for release in 2025.
TP-1000 Gold Edition: A luxury, "haute couture" version of the player featuring bespoke finishes and materials.

Key Design Features:

Hybrid Interface: Combines traditional mechanical knobs for speed and monitoring with a touchscreen display for controlling advanced playback parameters and tape diagnostics.
Advanced Tape Path: Uses a unique strain-gauge microprocessor-controlled system to maintain constant tape tension with an accuracy of 0.5 grams, significantly reducing pitch instability and mechanical noise.
Modern Connectivity: Features an Ethernet/RJ45 interface, allowing the deck to be controlled via smartphone or tablet and enabling firmware updates through an integrated web server.
Premium Engineering: Employs low-torque Swiss-made DC motors and balanced XLR outputs for professional-grade signal integrity. 

Analog Audio Design manufacture of new open reel-to-reel tape recorder for top-quality sound reproduction.  It has received critical acclaim, including a 2024 Golden Ear Award from The Absolute Sound, for its combination of ergonomic convenience and superior "warm and natural" analog sound.

The Analog Audio Design TP-1000 is aimed at the ultra-high-end consumers and professional recording studios.

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Analog Audio Design TP-1000 Reel-To-Reel Tape Player PLUS Analog Audio Design TR-1000 Reel-To-Reel Tape Recorder - Made in France.