Reel to reel fans are in for some hi-end treats as UK distributor Absolute Sounds is adding Metaxas & Sins’ TR-X Tourbillon and Papillon reel-to-reel tape machines to its carefully curated product portfolio.

Founded by Kostas Metaxas and based in the Netherlands, Metaxas & Sins is renowned for the quality and originality of its design approach, with luxury collaborations stretching beyond audio equipment into pens, clocks and much more.

Metaxas & Sins player

While prices are expectedly high, for many reel to reel tape represents the pinnacle of no-compromised analogue audio quality.

Prices and models

  • TR-X Tourbillon 10.5-inch open-reel tape player: £46,998
  • TR-X Tourbillon 10.5-inch open-reel tape player/recorder: £59,998
  • TR-X Tourbillon stand: £9,398
  • Lion battery box for TR-X Tourbillon: £3,200
  • Pappillon Studio 15-inch open-reel tape player: £72,998
  • Pappillon Studio 15-inch open-reel tape player/recorder: £89,998
  • Pappillon Studio stand: £19,998

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