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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Tape Machine Compatibility Database Project
« on: November 15, 2008, 01:23:06 AM »
Hi Craig - the cost to refurb a STUDER A820 is a function of the machine condition and what you want ATAE to do to the machine. Machine condition has a signficant impact on reconditioning costs. The more original and less abused the machine, the less it will take to get it buffed up and upgraded. If you want a fully remanufactured A820 (custom power supply, industrial stand, custom electronics, tape transport improvements, etc.), indeed it is possible to spend well into five-figures. However, if you want to get your A820 nicely refurbished and fully upgraded to the correct revisions, with all critical systems in excellent shape and everything adjusted to the nines, that might be done for just under five-figures (not including the cost of the A820 itself, of course). One of my machines was a bit of a Frankenstein in terms of its software and hardware revisions (some MkI and MkII elements) and had seen plenty of use (at a major record label). ATAE was able to modify and upgrade everything so that all the hardware and software revisions were complete, anything that was worn or out of spec replaced with OEM parts, and the machine was upgraded to effectively a full Mk II. I now have A820 machines that I'm confident can be run 24/7 for years to come (essential in a production environment).
Eric
Eric