Three playback speeds
Choose 7½, 15 or 30 ips to accommodate different quarter-inch master-tape programmes.
Analog Audio Design · France
Reel-to-reel is not a relic. It’s a revelation.
An extraordinary commitment to analogue sound, the TP-1100 unites precision tape handling, a tactile interface and contemporary engineering for serious master-tape playback.
Built for the listener who wants the musical presence, space and unmistakable physicality of open-reel tape, the TP-1100 is a dedicated playback-only machine — not a tape recorder.
The art of analogue engineering
Made in Brittany, France
Founded by engineer Christophe Martinez, Analog Audio Design combines classic open-reel principles with modern digital control of mechanical functions. Its machines are designed for listeners who value both the music and the exceptional engineering needed to preserve it.
¼-inch2-track stereo tape
30 / 15 / 7½ ipsSwitchable playback speeds
NAB / IECSelectable equalisation
30 cmMaximum reel diameter
The 2026 Edition
New functions. Greater control.
Advanced features intended to make master-tape listening both precise and intuitive.
Precision tape transport
Servo-controlled motors, belt-driven capstan and electronically controlled tape transport.
Touchscreen & VU meters
A modern parameter display complements traditional illuminated analogue level meters.
Flexible tape calibration
Switchable NAB/IEC replay equalisation and 320/514 nWb/m reference levels.
Remote functions
Ethernet/RJ45 connection supports remote control and service-oriented firmware features.
High-end connectivity
Balanced analogue XLR connections and headphone output for premium system integration.
Technical reference
TP-1100 technical specifications
The figures below are based on the specification sheet supplied for this page. Verify final 2026 production specifications, options and measurements with Analog Audio Design before placing an order.
Mechanical
| Tape | ¼ in / 6.35 mm |
|---|---|
| Track format | 2-track, 2-channel stereo (DIN 0.106 in / 2.7 mm) |
| Maximum reel size | 11.8 in / 30 cm |
| Playback speeds | 30 / 15 / 7½ ips (76.2 / 38.1 / 19.05 cm/s) |
| Speed accuracy | Within ±0.05% |
| Pitch adjustment | ±100%; 0.01 ips resolution |
| Wow & flutter | 30 ips <0.030% peak; 15 ips <0.045% weighted; 7½ ips <0.09% weighted (DIN 45507) |
| Winding speeds | 2 / 6 / 10 m/s; variable 1–12 m/s |
| Capstan motor | DC servo motor, belt drive |
| Reel motors | Two direct-drive servo motors |
| Dimensions | 466 × 519 × 305 mm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 28.5 kg |
Electrical & control
| Power | IEC 3-pole; 90–264 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
|---|---|
| Maximum power | 250 W |
| Analogue I/O | XLR; +4 dBu balanced / −10 dBV unbalanced calibration |
| Bypass | XLR |
| Headphone output | Up to 1.5 W into 8 Ω |
| Ethernet | RJ45, 10/100Base-T |
| Remote control | Infrared input; network-based control capabilities |
Audio
| Replay EQ | NAB / IEC selectable |
|---|---|
| Reference fluxivity | 320 / 514 nWb/m selectable |
| Frequency response | 30 ips: 30 Hz–25 kHz; 15 ips: 30 Hz–22 kHz; 7½ ips: 30 Hz–20 kHz (±2 dB at 0 VU; head dependent) |
| Signal-to-noise ratio | 30/15 ips: 71 dB / 78 dB A-weighted; 7½ ips: 70 dB / 77 dB A-weighted |
| Distortion | ≤0.8% at 1 kHz, 15 ips |
| Channel crosstalk | ≥60 dB |
The wider collection
Analog Audio Design family
TP-1000The earlier playback-focused open-reel reference model.
TR-1100 — recorderA distinct model designed for recording and playback. Production launch and current availability must be confirmed.
TP-1100 Gold EditionA luxury bespoke-finish proposition. Colours, materials and availability should be confirmed on enquiry.
Availability & enquiries
Discover the next chapter of analogue playback.
For UK enquiries about the TP-1100, demonstrations, model configuration, delivery, pricing and future availability, contact OpenReelToReel Group and The Sound of Tape. Details of authorised sales arrangements should be confirmed directly before ordering.