reel-to-reel

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=303616999802&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

I have come across a rather nice looking reel-to-reel deck locally. I haven't bought it yet... I've always loved the look of them: but never had a clue where I might put one (stil don't: it would have to be Kendal) or how I might listen to it, never mind the mind-boggling idea of actually using...