I have a customer that just dropped off two Studer A807 w/meter bridge and genuine Studer roll around stands. I have not looked at them yet, but can tell you the following:
-both came from the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) when they went digital. THey liquidated a bunch of Revox and Studer stuff, I've seen at least two others through here.
-heavy use, lots of razor cut marks around the splicing block. Really bad on one deck, moderate on the other.
-play only deck, no record electronics or heads installed.
-one had the pinch roller disintegrate when the customer touched it. Will need a new one or a build by Terry's Rollers.
Keep in mind that even if these had heavy use, the CBC generally kept their equipment in good running shape. I haven't even powered up yet, but the customer has indicated that he wants to sell at least one, if not both of them. I know there's lots of gurus and tweakers here, so as a playback only deck, you can mod these to your heart's content. My customer bought these with the hopes that he could add a record section, but it would be cost prohibitive, so he has no use for these.
I will check these out this week, and can post back, but want to see what the interest is here prior to putting them on eBay for him once I know the condition of the deck. Customer knows that an offer of $150 won't fly, but he's not trying to get top dollar either. Pls post here with your comments, etc. BTW, I am in Vancouver, Canada, but can deal with customs and ship from Blaine Wa, 98230 so anyone in the US sees the decks as a domestic shipment.
thanks!
Curt
-both came from the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company) when they went digital. THey liquidated a bunch of Revox and Studer stuff, I've seen at least two others through here.
-heavy use, lots of razor cut marks around the splicing block. Really bad on one deck, moderate on the other.
-play only deck, no record electronics or heads installed.
-one had the pinch roller disintegrate when the customer touched it. Will need a new one or a build by Terry's Rollers.
Keep in mind that even if these had heavy use, the CBC generally kept their equipment in good running shape. I haven't even powered up yet, but the customer has indicated that he wants to sell at least one, if not both of them. I know there's lots of gurus and tweakers here, so as a playback only deck, you can mod these to your heart's content. My customer bought these with the hopes that he could add a record section, but it would be cost prohibitive, so he has no use for these.
I will check these out this week, and can post back, but want to see what the interest is here prior to putting them on eBay for him once I know the condition of the deck. Customer knows that an offer of $150 won't fly, but he's not trying to get top dollar either. Pls post here with your comments, etc. BTW, I am in Vancouver, Canada, but can deal with customs and ship from Blaine Wa, 98230 so anyone in the US sees the decks as a domestic shipment.
thanks!
Curt