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    Studer A820 Master Recorder 1/2" + 1/4" 2 Track & Mark Levinson Cello Audio Suite

    This Studer A820 2 Track includes Cello Audio Suite Repro Electronics, both are in excellent condition. This machine came out of an extremely well known Mastering Studio, and has been beautifully maintained. Included are 1/4" and 1/2" Head Stacks, all Rollers/Guides, Splicing Blocks for both...
  2. Funk

    Tape Recorder Service Restoration • Brooklyn NY

    New to the WTB Forums, Old to servicing & restoring tape machines...Since 1980 If you need help with any Tascam, Teac, Otari , Revox , Studer and Others we can help If you are new to the adventures in tape, or a long time devotee we have all the up to date information. Tape head /external...
  3. tandbergfella

    My introduction.

    Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum, so I figured I'd introduce myself. My name is Ryan. I'm an analog freak and amateur audio engineer and musician. I love reel to reel tape and vinyl, and use them all the time. I wish I had a nice vinyl cutting lathe so I could cut my own vinyl discs. Please...
  4. cdmagnetics

    New reel to reel tape recorders

    Hi there! My name is Antonia and I'm the co-founder of a company building new reel to reel tape recorders. We're called Central Dogma Magnetics. You may have seen my post on Tapeheads. My partners Gray (electrical engineer and inventor,) Al (mechanical engineer) and I have been working on this...
  5. kodomo

    Getting an Ampex ATR-102, looking for 10 reel titles to start me up!

    I am getting a pristine condition Ampex ATR-102 in the coming days so I am looking to hear from people about their favourite tapes which can be readily bought. I am open to classical and jazz recommendations mainly, but would love to get good blues or rock as well. I see some people really...
  6. J

    For Sale - Studer A80 RC MK II 1/2" 2 Track Reference Tape Machine - The Best!

    The Studer A80 RC MK II is a real professional tape machine that has likely recorded your favorite artists and albums. Unlike smaller consumer units, these workhorses were built to record and playback at the highest level. None of the smaller consumer units can come close, no matter the price...
  7. R

    Tandberg TD20A-SE high speed half track reel to reel tape deck

    Tandberg TD20A-SE reel to reel tape deck – condition 9/10 Excellent – perfect physical condition, light use. $ 3500 Purchased in 1982. I am the original owner. Meticulously cared for, cleaned and degaussed (demagnetized) very regularly. This unit was never in storage such as a basement or...
  8. T

    Revox PR99 Upgrades

    While out on EBay, I saw a person from Australia advertising various upgrades for PR99, for example Capacitor and preset pot upgrade kit Tape Guide bearings + Pinch Roller Motor upgrade kit for all 3 motors, seems to be new bearings and lube I'm the original owner of a PR99, non...
  9. J

    THE Show Newport Beach 2014 - ATR Services

    May 30th – June 1st, 2014: T.H.E. Show at Newport Beach is quickly approaching and this year The Audio Association, Los Angeles’ premier source for audio equipment, will be exhibiting in Room 716 at the Hilton Hotel. The Audio Association will be exhibiting the Evolution Acoustics...
  10. Greg Beron / UHA

    The Capital Audiofest 2013

    This is the third Capital Audiofest and all Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland Audiophiles need to come and support the event! I will be there as usual spinning tapes in a big room, The Persimmon Room on the main floor This from the CAF web site: www.capitalaudiofest.com The list of...
  11. Greg Beron / UHA

    2012 Rmaf after hours listening event

    Hear the Master Tape copy of the awesome rock opera "Tommy" by The Who in it's entirety. WHERE: The United Home Audio room, Atrium Tower room 550. WHEN: 9:30pm Friday October 12th. Tommy is the fourth album by English rock band The Who, released by Track Records and Polydor Records...
  12. Greg Beron / UHA

    United Home Audio sponsors Opus 3 Master Tape Event

    United Home Audio will sponsor an Open House Event for the new Opus 3 Master Tape copies on May 5 and May 12, noon till 4pm both days. Stop by any time we'll be playing the tapes all day. We will have two Master Tapes by Opus 3 Records. 1.) The Opus 3 Sampler Tape (see details below) 2.)...

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