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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Stephens Tape Decks
« on: January 21, 2012, 08:42:42 AM »
Yes, the machine still looks amazingly well, like new.
But it's been treated like a baby since I got it, more than 30 years ago.
And it's been located safe in its corner for all these years.
The pics are taken quite recently, a couple of years ago.
With the machine, I received a box with spare parts, including some of the potted plugs.
I've also got a 2 track machine from Enertech-Schlumberger, french nationality.
A heavy beast, but a fantastic 2 track master machine.
Concerning Stephens machines and service. A few years ago I got in touch with David Kean
at the Audities Foundation.They have several Stephens machines there, and I understood that
they actually took over all the patents, schemas and spare parts from Stephens.
An agreement that took place just before Mr. Stephens past away.
www.audities.org
I've been thinking of selling my machine, but it is a difficult choice to separate with this unique piece of handcraft.
There is also another Stephens 24 track in Norway.
But that's an older version I believe, with the 3M based transport.This one is not in good shape, but
could serve as a spare parts machine.
I have no website, but the studio is,
Cross Studio as
Kristiansand
Norway
Constructed in 1979
I'm the owner and engineer
Alf Emil Eik
But it's been treated like a baby since I got it, more than 30 years ago.
And it's been located safe in its corner for all these years.
The pics are taken quite recently, a couple of years ago.
With the machine, I received a box with spare parts, including some of the potted plugs.
I've also got a 2 track machine from Enertech-Schlumberger, french nationality.
A heavy beast, but a fantastic 2 track master machine.
Concerning Stephens machines and service. A few years ago I got in touch with David Kean
at the Audities Foundation.They have several Stephens machines there, and I understood that
they actually took over all the patents, schemas and spare parts from Stephens.
An agreement that took place just before Mr. Stephens past away.
www.audities.org
I've been thinking of selling my machine, but it is a difficult choice to separate with this unique piece of handcraft.
There is also another Stephens 24 track in Norway.
But that's an older version I believe, with the 3M based transport.This one is not in good shape, but
could serve as a spare parts machine.
I have no website, but the studio is,
Cross Studio as
Kristiansand
Norway
Constructed in 1979
I'm the owner and engineer
Alf Emil Eik