I haven't had much luck getting in contact with JRF (tried jrf [at] jrfmagnetics). Any rough ideas how many hours of use can be had from a lapped Studer playback head? Thanks
I haven't had much luck getting in contact with JRF (tried jrf [at] jrfmagnetics). Any rough ideas how many hours of use can be had from a lapped Studer playback head? Thanks
I haven't had much luck getting in contact with JRF (tried jrf [at] jrfmagnetics). Any rough ideas how many hours of use can be had from a lapped Studer playback head? Thanks
I presume it depends on the percentage of head life available following the relap and how well the tape path is aligned.
If you need a recommendation in addition to JRF, I have been using John Austin at Sprague Magnetics: http://www.sprague-magnetics.com/pro_audio_film.htm
I think 50 pct is the make or break point. John is very busy , the last time I talked to him he told me he had more work than he could remember. So give him time to answer.