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Let's see your R2R machines....

I'm just curious how many of which type of machines inmates have on hand.

Here's my current go-to machine:

It is an Otari MX5050 BII - 2. I was fortunate to find this from the original owner in the condition pictured. The PO was a musician with his own modest recording studio. He said he used the Otari for his mix-down masters. While at his studio to buy this unit I spotted an Ampex 1/2 inch tape 8-track machine that he was using for his live recording.

I also have another MX5050 BII-2, but in rougher condition. And there is a Revox A77 in nice cosmetic condition but will need some refurbishment to get back up to spec.

I use mine to play back commercial 4-track and 2-track tapes. Mostly of classical recordings. All of them at 7-1/2 ips. For a time I was lucky and found a dozen or so commercial tapes at a local hpb for $1.99 each. When I saw those I purchased every title in the store. Since then that store has not offered any more R2R tapes.

edits: added photos of my A77 below:

The Revox I purchased of ebay circa 2009 for not much money. Seller described it as function and good except for the left vu meter which is "kaput", he said. I can't debate that. This is likely a good fixer-upper. I'll just have to get around to it when just the right stars align.

What do you have and what is your story.

-Steve



Edits: 10/16/14

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Topic - Let's see your R2R machines.... - user510 13:18:00 09/03/14 (29)

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