GQT Tape Machine [Georges Quellet - Stellavox, Tribute]

[kostavox]

Hi All,
Just wanted to introduce myself and my latest project - producing a Tape Machine.
It is based on my trusty Stellavox SM8 which I've used to record over 300 concerts [http://www.metaxas.com/recordings.html ]
and has the blessing of Georges Quellet - founder of Stellavox.
As I'm still researching some of the parts, any info on Tape Head suppliers et al would be appreciated.
warm rgds,
Kostas Metaxas
www.metaxas.com

[stellavox]

Hi Kostas,

As you are probably aware, The Stella's used what Nortronics called "B case" heads, a "standardized" shape that a few manufacturers made.  They used Bogen (German) originally for PB and Record with Wolke erase, then switched to Nortronics PB/R.

I believe the only entity still making heads is AMR? or something like that in Europe - they made the later butterfly heads for the Stella SM.  O yeah, I believe that Flux Magnetics also makes B case units - at least playback.

Depending on how many you need, I have some record and erase Pro Nortronics.  Want to keep the few PB heads I have as there are no more.  Also suggest contacting John French to see what he may have.  I also have a few Pro nortronics heads that are fine but could use a relap.

Charles

[High and Outside]

Kostas,

There are two outfits currently making the type of heads we need for audio.

AM Belgium is a pretty large company, with most of their business in data, credit card scanners and other fields. But they do make--and have made for years--audio heads.

Flux Magnetics in California make very high quality audio heads, and audio heads are their only business.

Good luck with your new machine.