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Reel to Reel Tape Machines / Re: Tape Machine Compatibility Database Project
« on: May 20, 2008, 06:26:22 AM »
I have an Otari MX-5050BIII high speed version, purchased new a few years ago. It was an "out-of-box" compatible machine with TTP tapes, but I had it modified/upgraded by ATR Services, Inc. of York, Pa. before it ever touched a TTP tape.
ATR by-passed the internal Otari playback electronics and used the rear panel mic xlr jacks to route an external Aria playback only electronics unit. This unit is solid state, operating in Class A, and has an external "piggy-back" power supply. In addition, an extended high frequency head was added. No tape path transport modifications were deemed required. The equipment comes standard with rack mount faceplates, but ATR will supply side panels and rubber feet as an alternative.
Operation is seamless and the sound is wonderful - markedly better than my VPI TNT-JMW 12/ARC/Benz Micro analog front end setup at about half the new product cost! Now, lets add to that high end tape library!!
ATR by-passed the internal Otari playback electronics and used the rear panel mic xlr jacks to route an external Aria playback only electronics unit. This unit is solid state, operating in Class A, and has an external "piggy-back" power supply. In addition, an extended high frequency head was added. No tape path transport modifications were deemed required. The equipment comes standard with rack mount faceplates, but ATR will supply side panels and rubber feet as an alternative.
Operation is seamless and the sound is wonderful - markedly better than my VPI TNT-JMW 12/ARC/Benz Micro analog front end setup at about half the new product cost! Now, lets add to that high end tape library!!