ericn
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Post by ericn on Jan 18, 2022 15:38:14 GMT -6
OK the tape project guys and a sudden plethora of used tapes in the neighborhood has me thinking I want a dedicated playback deck at home. Yes I have a AG440, Akai that takes 7in and a A77. While I love the sound of my AG440 for home a modern transport would be more fun.
here is what I’m considering
Ampex ATR 700. Yeah it’s really a Teac but it’s probably the best of Teac.
Otari MX5050 II or III. Work horse machine can be found with. Both 1/4 and1/2 track payback heads.
Technics RS1500 series. Yeah weird transport but like 5050 can playback both 1/4 & 1/2 track Like the transport but for $ not a huge fan of the sound.
REVOX B77/Pr99. Probably my favorite, lots of mods and updates and parts. Most expensive of the bunch.
your thoughts.
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Post by aremos on Jan 18, 2022 16:13:39 GMT -6
Is this to transfer to digital?
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Post by drumsound on Jan 18, 2022 18:36:22 GMT -6
Pr99 always seemed like a punch above its weight class machine to me. Are there any of those that are 7.5, 15, and 30 IPS?
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Post by Mister Chase on Jan 18, 2022 22:56:42 GMT -6
I've always heard good things about the Revox...
My Mx5050 mkII sits dead in the water currently. I do have some mixdown/prints from a project I need to finish, thank goodness. Every time I compare the digital to the tape mixdowns I go "ah, that sounds like art".
Not sure about parts for Otari's... I got my machine for $30 though. Lol.
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Post by levon on Jan 19, 2022 3:25:35 GMT -6
I have a PR99 and I love it. Mine has 7.5 and 15 ips. I don't think there are any 30 ips around, but I could be wrong. The good thing about these Revox/Studer machines, besides the sound, is that so many were built and parts are readily available. I also still have a Dolby-equipped A77. Pure nostalgia.
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Post by theshea on Jan 19, 2022 5:46:57 GMT -6
i got a TEAC A3300sx 2-track 7" and 15" options. great and good working machine. got it reeeally cheap. i like it for enhancing snare, kick and bass tracks. can recommend it.
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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 19, 2022 7:39:55 GMT -6
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Post by svart on Jan 19, 2022 7:47:12 GMT -6
I was given a TEAC/TASCAM A-3440 4-track at some point and I've been slowly refurbishing it. I've recapped the whole thing and now cleaning up the mechanicals. It's a really well built machine.
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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 19, 2022 7:49:49 GMT -6
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Post by Ward on Jan 19, 2022 8:54:00 GMT -6
Revox is consumer Studer. Teac is consumer Tascam. Don't forget, ericn, our colleague M57 is selling a Fostex Model 20 (7" 7.5/15ips) in the classifieds. An extremely underrated old tape deck. |
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Post by jcoutu1 on Jan 19, 2022 10:04:30 GMT -6
I have 3 RS1500 desks that I'm looking to sell. 1 working tip top and 2 for parts. Unfortunately, it doesn't make sense to ship.
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Post by kcatthedog on Jan 19, 2022 15:09:45 GMT -6
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