In Reply to: New Real to Real posted by Jwm on December 19, 2011 at 15:24:02:
The Ampex ATR1 is an outgrowth of the original idea by Stevens. Ampex bought one of Stevens capstanless machines and tried to copy it but had to hire Stevens to come over to Ampex and explain the thing and then they designed the ATR. It's completely DC servoed. You can mount the reels both off center and it will correct completely. Awesome machine but parts are becoming scarce. The Studer A80 would be my second choice if you could find one that hasn't been abused. You want wide pole piece heads if you are running at 15 or 30 and Studer made the best heads. Ray
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Follow Ups
- Studer made the best heads, Ampex ATR-1 the best transport - grhughes 10:13:06 12/20/11 (2)
- RE: Stevens - Inmate51 14:22:35 12/20/11 (1)
- Yes, It's a shame he is no longer with us. - grhughes 16:07:54 12/20/11 (0)