Steve Hoffman's Ampex 350 by J-Corder

[Tom B.]

Hey Tom;

I don't know what you're talking about! ;-)

Ki

Hi Ki,

Now that's funny.......

Good to see you here.

Tom

 

[RogerD]

Roger,

Yes, but probably not as big a fan as you

The only non-Ampex machine I own is a Studer A80 VU MKII outfitted with FM 1/4-tk playback head, which earns its keep due to gentle tape handling.

The rest: Ag440 2 trk, Ag440 mono, AG350, 354 2 trk, ATR-800, 300, & MR-70 2 trk.

The ATR-800 is a surprising sleeper; not particularly popular with the Ampex crowd but it's versatile and sounds quite good.

The MR-70 is apart until I can figure out how to properly machine a 440c servo motor to fit; at this point I am not sure if it's worth trying or just revert to the original capstan tire drive.

My 300 is a unique project, outfitted with 440c servo and constant-tension mods, it runs both 350 (tube) and AG350 (SS) electronics all in the same rack, original Ampex heads on the tubes and FM ME on the SS. Currently re-capping the 350's. Dubbed 'Ampexius Maximus' by my wife, I've been working on this one steadily for the past year. Should be a nice machine....

It's all like a bad addiction, you start with one deck and it just takes over....

Tom

AG440C/B electronics w/servo
350-2 w AG440 w/servo
MR70 1/4"

Hi Tom, we have a lot in common,especially the servo and the MR70. You have quite a adiiction like me. I am with the help of a tek restoring the MR70 now. I thought about using a servo because it has been done,but 7.5/15 is fine for me.

If I can help, please PM me.

Roger

 

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Can you imagine this wood finish Ampex 350 driving the Cello Serafin active loudspeakers in burl-wood finish?