If that's the case,then that will be very interesting to see the design. Playback only?
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If that's the case,then that will be very interesting to see the design. Playback only?
I think stability would be a great issue , improved drivesystem , switchable amps meaning xlr connection of the heads, off course record as well, its just a extra head after all[and a amp].
Rock solid housing ...... i think there is a lot that can be done
Rock solid housing ...... i think there is a lot that can be done
This is pure speculation on my part:
I am sure we would all agree that the design of a new tape transport would be the most daunting bit on a new machine.SOTA heads can come from Flux Magnetics,audio electronics from any of a number of designers but a transport?
Amongst J Tinn's affiliations I see a name that makes me much more excited than Wave . Playback Designs may be a digital company but the Principal is Andreas Koch who learned his craft at Studer Revox and was involved in transforming the mighty A 820 into a digital recorder. If Mr. Koch was not involved in the actual design of transports I am sure he will know exactly who to call.Smaller scale production and modern computer aided milling techniques would surely obviate the need for the expensive moulds that were needed for casting the Studer chassis . The wearing out of these moulds as much as the shrinking market was responsible for the death of the A820.
Dare we hope to see the sons of A810/A812/ A820 and ,the finest of them all , A 816 ride again? Imagine modern control electronics without those horrible EPROMS,leaky batteries and worst of all the ERO and Frako capacitors!
I am sure we would all agree that the design of a new tape transport would be the most daunting bit on a new machine.SOTA heads can come from Flux Magnetics,audio electronics from any of a number of designers but a transport?
Amongst J Tinn's affiliations I see a name that makes me much more excited than Wave . Playback Designs may be a digital company but the Principal is Andreas Koch who learned his craft at Studer Revox and was involved in transforming the mighty A 820 into a digital recorder. If Mr. Koch was not involved in the actual design of transports I am sure he will know exactly who to call.Smaller scale production and modern computer aided milling techniques would surely obviate the need for the expensive moulds that were needed for casting the Studer chassis . The wearing out of these moulds as much as the shrinking market was responsible for the death of the A820.
Dare we hope to see the sons of A810/A812/ A820 and ,the finest of them all , A 816 ride again? Imagine modern control electronics without those horrible EPROMS,leaky batteries and worst of all the ERO and Frako capacitors!
If the Sota drivesystem , could be equipped with anything from 1/4 to 2 inch tape [ 24 track?] then the targetmarket could be extended quite a lot , so as modular as possible .
So much for getting out the can opener and spilling some beans...
It will be interesting to see what you are cooking up.
Andreas and I are the founders and principals of Playback Designs, but Andreas has nothing to do with this project. It is not in his wheelhouse.
Sorry to disappoint you Mep.
It's no big deal. I just didn't realize you were trying to keep this under wraps for the here and now until you said so.
Plus one more to give a design idea , imagine a motorcyle from around 1970 (studer A 80 ) and what is currently possible ducati for example , all exotic materials magnesium titanium carbon , i bet one could make a hell of a tape machine using that , no plastic thank you , imagine the computer controlled drive systems , large display with touchscreen
" Off course weight is not an issue on some parts but merely a plus i would think on the machines base for example"
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/ducati-1199-panigale-r-superleggera-photo-leak/
to give a design idea , imagine a motorcyle from around 1970 (studer A 80 ) and what is currently possible ducati for example , all exotic materials magnesium titanium carbon , i bet one could make a hell of a tape machine using that , no plastic thank you , imagine the computer controlled drive systems , large display with touchscreen " Off course weight is not an issue on some parts but merely a plus i would think on the machines base for example"
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/popular/ducati-1199-panigale-r-superleggera-photo-leak/
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Does Lyrec PTR-1 "Frida" inspire another direction of thinking in R2R design? When you do away with heavy aluminum frame, portability become a reality! It could be an eye-catching machine which is fun to play, could be stylish too! When machine weights less, the manufacturing cost would be lower. Equipped with slim reel motors and capstan motor, editing capability like STUDER A820, what else can you complain in such a small footprint? I completely disassembled my Lyrec PTR-1 "Frida" once. It does not take too much effort to reassemble together. Putting A820 and "Frida" side by side is an interesting contrast?90kg v.s. 10kg, gigantic v.s. slim in size; go figuring cost for maintaining each. But "Frida" can still play 10.5" plus reels! (I like them both. They were witness of human endeavor worth preservation.)
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Bruce B
WBF Founding Member, Pro Audio Production Member
What s going on with the ref tape machine ???
Is really the only progress the audiophile manufacturers have to offer is 100 K cd players amps cables ???
Come on some can do better !!
Is really the only progress the audiophile manufacturers have to offer is 100 K cd players amps cables ???
Come on some can do better !!
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