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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Otari MTR-15 manual wanted
« on: September 25, 2013, 06:23:10 PM »
Looking for MTR-15 manual.
What is the difference between the 15 and 20?
Rich
Portlandia

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General Discussion / RMAF tape talk
« on: September 25, 2012, 07:25:23 PM »
I just spoke with Charlie(stellavox) about the upcoming rmaf.
He is hosting an informal tape forum for an hour or two. Tape
Project folks are welcome to participate. No time is set up yet.
I'll post more info as it comes in.

Rich

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General Discussion / New High for Sax Colossus!
« on: July 07, 2010, 06:59:47 PM »
Check this auction out on the bay from yesterday-

http://www.collectorsfrenzy.com/Details.aspx?id=110553263777

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts
Portland, Oregon

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / ReVox c270 questions
« on: October 03, 2009, 07:03:39 PM »
Just picked up a pair of these locally. One is operational and the other has some issues with the playback electronics. I will likely use that deck as a transport to some outboard preamps. Does anyone know if this uses the same heads as the PR99/B77? The transport looks similar to the Studer 807 but weighs about half as much.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts
Portland, Oregon

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I was thinking about going up sunday morning to check out the new tapes from season two. I've got a recording saturday evening, but hope to be up early for the 3 hour drive north. I could take one or two passengers.
I'll bring up a little Nagra deck and a few jazz reels.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / New Toy from Denmark- Lyrec Frida
« on: February 11, 2009, 09:56:14 PM »
Just got my second Lyrec PTR-1 from Lyrec of Canada last weekend. Fully sorted out and tasty sounding. 27 pounds and handles 12 inch reels with switchable NAB/IEC eq at 3 3/4 to 15 ips. Perhaps the last designed analog tape recorder- was introduced in 1989.

Rich

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Tape Tech / Looking for Nagra 4.2 or IV-S schematic or service manual
« on: August 21, 2008, 10:07:27 PM »
Reprint or scan of schematic would be fine also.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts
Portland, Oregon

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Tape Tech / Ampex 960/1260 upgrades to transport
« on: April 04, 2008, 11:16:10 AM »
I'm looking for some help on getting the old Ampex 960 running with decent w/f specs. Anyone have ideas on how to improve this transport? Electronics and heads are great on this old classic IMO.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts
Portland, Oregon

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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Danish tape recorders- Lyrec Frida
« on: May 26, 2007, 05:20:12 PM »
Who knows anything about this interesting and very late recorder? The factory still supports it to some degree and a few have shown up on ebay recently. Many European national radio corporations used them for location work. I just spoke to one ex-BBC engineer who had some experience with one this afternoon. 27 pounds and it has switchable NAB/IEC eq. I've been told it is great for editing.

http://www.lyrec.dk/images/frida.gif

rich brown
acoustic arts
portland, oregon




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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Technics 1500 decks/ tape scene in Japan
« on: April 06, 2007, 03:45:07 PM »
I'm in Japan visiting and was speaking with a former Teac/Tascam designer about the reel scene here a few days ago. He said that Technics 1500 series come up on YahooAuctions and sometimes go as low as $100. In contrast, RS-1800s can bring $4500. Seems pretty silly, considering that they will likely sound the same or very similar. Nagras and Stellavox decks bring considerably more money here than in the west.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts
Portland, Oregon

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Tape Tech / wild servo on technics 1500
« on: March 26, 2007, 05:37:52 PM »
Went to use my Technics 1500 yesterday and it refused to lock on speed. It apprears to be 'whining', as if the servo has gone berserk. I never noticed any strange noises like this before. I've owned about 7 of these decks over the last 15 years and this is the first instance of a servo issue I've experienced. Any ideas about where to start on this?

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts
Portland, Oregon

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Tape Tech / noisy mechanicals on fast wind on technics 1500 decks
« on: February 18, 2007, 05:09:49 PM »
I use two 1500s, one with Progressive Engineering tube tape preamp. One has a nasty whining sound on fast wind. I've sourced the noise to the large roller between the record and play heads. It appears to need a special spanner wrench to get to the bearing for lubrication/inspection. Wonder if any forum members have had problems with this roller. I only hear the noise on fast wind, not on play.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts
Portland, Oregon

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Have you considered releasing some recordings from these labels. Contemporary recordings especially seem to be outstanding from the late 50s/early 60s. Some of the Columbia, Riverside and Contemporary two track factory pre-recorded tapes from this area are outstanding and can compete favourably with the best of the LP issues(Kind of Blue, Art Pepper meets the Rhythm Section, etc.). I'm sure you can better the already great two tracks with your equipment and care in execution.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts

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General Discussion / Reviews of your tapes and press coverage at CES.
« on: January 23, 2007, 05:10:26 PM »
Are there any reviews of your harware/software forthcoming in the high end audio press? I've been pushing for an article on open reel tapes and the history of magnetic tape recording for years. Absolute Sound, Stereophile and HIFI+ don't seem interested. Now would be a great time for some exposure.

Rich Brown
Acoustic Arts

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