I have a Revox G36 tube tape recorder in a solid wood case, that I was gifted over 25 years ago in used condition. It has since sat around without any use at all. I am downsizing, and would like to send this off to a DIY that will either restore or use as a parts unit. All tubes in it, AFAIK (I did not remove them). I did not even plug this unit into the wall to see if it works. Local pickup in Bethesda MD only, as the unit is HEAVY.
Here's the catch: instead of asking for money, I want this to go to someone who will donate $ of an appropriate amount to DIY Audio Store to help increase their capitalization. The money should go directly from the successful "bidder" to DIY Audio Store. When the Store informs me that the agreed upon donation has been received, you will be free to pick it up! I'm doing it this way because the last time I gave a PS Audio IV power supply and preamp to a DIY Audio reader before they sent the contribution, they stiffed me and DIY Audio by not sending the contribution )if you want more details, please PM me).
Looking forward to getting this to someone who has better use for it AND helping DIY Audio Store.
Here's the catch: instead of asking for money, I want this to go to someone who will donate $ of an appropriate amount to DIY Audio Store to help increase their capitalization. The money should go directly from the successful "bidder" to DIY Audio Store. When the Store informs me that the agreed upon donation has been received, you will be free to pick it up! I'm doing it this way because the last time I gave a PS Audio IV power supply and preamp to a DIY Audio reader before they sent the contribution, they stiffed me and DIY Audio by not sending the contribution )if you want more details, please PM me).
Looking forward to getting this to someone who has better use for it AND helping DIY Audio Store.
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I want to pass this down to someone, and not throw it away. I am willing to deliver it within a 2 hour drive of Washington DC Metro area, and possibly more depending upon where you are.
I sold it on Reverb for $1.50 (minimum price allowed). Individual who bought it paid for packing and shipping g by UPS. All I had to do was schlepp it over to my nearest UPS store. He already has two G36 and mine will be a parts machine! I am very, very happy! I hate to see this finely engineered and manufactured machine go to the dump.
My net after Reverb commission was .49 cents! I’m ahead!
My net after Reverb commission was .49 cents! I’m ahead!
I’m following another thread where people are arguing about whether to keep an preamp from a well-respected audiophile brand going by either updating or replacing the power supply. At least one individual argued it should go to the dump since it was 30+ years old. Following that line of analysis, please send me your 50+ year old Macintosh, Fisher, and Tannoy stereo equipment, and Teletronics, Ampex, Studer, AKG, Neuman and Telefunken recording equipment!!!!
We used a couple of Revox G36s few decades ago, in recording studio with no issues at all. Three-motor machine, no drive belt replacement required. The structure was very good and there wasn't a single problem that couldn't be solved.
@grataku: I have a pair of an unknown model of Tannoy speakers. Likely made in the 60s. Floor standing behemoths: coaxial speaker that I can see through grill cloth. Real 3/4” plywood speakers: I can see the solid plies in the back cut of the sides and top. I tried removing the back by unscrewing all screws but it is stuck snd no easy way to pry or pull it out. But it sounds good! And I bought it at a thrift store for $50/pair!
Studer’s Revox line was pretty good for consumer stuff. Our college radio station in 73-77 had two Revox A77. Wonderful as the hubs could accept 10.5” reels, just like G36. But the A77s were always breaking and parts were difficult to obtain from US distributor. Photocell circuit, as I recall, was one of the things that was a problem (I was not a tech and did not pay attention, my bad).
My fave tape machine was 3M with double capstans that swung down below the deck, making it a cinch to thread and absolutely rock steady. Sound at 7.5 was great and at 15 ips, out of this world. Better than Ampex 350, or the Scully machines I used at another college radio station.
My fave tape machine was 3M with double capstans that swung down below the deck, making it a cinch to thread and absolutely rock steady. Sound at 7.5 was great and at 15 ips, out of this world. Better than Ampex 350, or the Scully machines I used at another college radio station.