Pioneer RT-909
(1978 - 1982)

The people who designed these loved their craft and it sure showed and it still does.

If the beautiful blue meters were already announcing what was to come all too quickly (lights, flashing leds and mute electronica), the 909 probably is one the very few units that properly embodies the fair balance between efficient modernism and great work.

Making a 38cm/s or a 1/2" tape version probably would have secured the 909 a place in the audio museums...