The further I delve into my Ampex projects the more I realise that their electronics are capable of superb sound.
My current project is a pair of 350 electronics that are awaiting a AG440C transport to be finished. The 350 preamps use octal tubes and are point to point wired. With a little TLC and recapping I now use these for my tube preamps, when playing CD's.
Next is a pair of Ampex MR70 nuvistor based preamps that feature 4 seperate equilisations,the only tape electronics to have this feature. The MR70 transport needs to be brought up to specs but I am sure that the sound from this deck will be exceptional.
I am still tweaking the 350's but right now the sound is far better than my big Studer, a very pleasent surprise.
Although the early Ampex transport are not as refined as the Studers,the electronics provide a solid foundation for great sound.
I think this hobby is alot of fun and keeps me busy. The only problem is finding knowledgeable people to work on these decks. So far so good. I just thought I would post this, I know MEP has a pair of 350's also.
MR70 Electronics and transport
My current project is a pair of 350 electronics that are awaiting a AG440C transport to be finished. The 350 preamps use octal tubes and are point to point wired. With a little TLC and recapping I now use these for my tube preamps, when playing CD's.
Next is a pair of Ampex MR70 nuvistor based preamps that feature 4 seperate equilisations,the only tape electronics to have this feature. The MR70 transport needs to be brought up to specs but I am sure that the sound from this deck will be exceptional.
I am still tweaking the 350's but right now the sound is far better than my big Studer, a very pleasent surprise.
Although the early Ampex transport are not as refined as the Studers,the electronics provide a solid foundation for great sound.
I think this hobby is alot of fun and keeps me busy. The only problem is finding knowledgeable people to work on these decks. So far so good. I just thought I would post this, I know MEP has a pair of 350's also.
MR70 Electronics and transport
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