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Akai
4000DS
- Tracks
- Quarter-track stereo
- Speed
- 3¾ / 7½ ips
- Reels
- 7-inch
An accessible route to domestic stereo tapes. Inspect mechanical cams, heads and complete service condition.
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Philips
N4522
- Tracks
- Half-track stereo
- Speed
- 3¾ / 7½ / 15 ips
- Reels
- 10½-inch
Original N4522 manual specifies switchable NAB/IEC at 15 ips. Its 7½ ips setting uses 3180 + 50 µs; do not assume IEC1 at every speed.
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Revox
A77 / B77 vintage
- Tracks
- Half- or quarter-track variants
- Speed
- Standard / high-speed variants
- Reels
- 10½-inch family
Select the exact head format and speed version. A familiar badge does not establish IEC capability.
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Revox
PR99
- Tracks
- Check headblock / conversion
- Speed
- Check speed version
- Reels
- 10½-inch family
A practical studio-derived platform. Check installed EQ, balanced connections and restoration scope.
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Technics
RS-1500US
- Tracks
- Half-track record; half + quarter replay
- Speed
- 3¾ / 7½ / 15 ips
- Reels
- 10½-inch
Original brochure specifies NAB. Its tape-formulation EQ selectors are not a NAB/IEC replay switch.
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Technics
RS-1506US
- Tracks
- Quarter-track record; quarter + half replay
- Speed
- 3¾ / 7½ / 15 ips
- Reels
- 10½-inch
Offers a different recording head format from RS-1500US. Original specification is NAB.
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Technics
RS-1700
- Tracks
- Quarter-track stereo; autoreverse
- Speed
- 3¾ / 7½ / 15 ips
- Reels
- 10½-inch
Autoreverse convenience adds transport and head-system complexity. Confirm both directions operate correctly.
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Otari
MX-5050 family
- Tracks
- Many two- and four-track variants
- Speed
- Version dependent
- Reels
- Check exact variant
The suffix matters: identify the installed headblock, EQ options and actual speed configuration.
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Studer
A810
- Tracks
- Configurable professional headblocks
- Speed
- Configuration dependent
- Reels
- Check fitted transport
A highly configurable studio machine. Verify width, heads, firmware, EQ setup and measured transport condition.
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Telefunken
M15A
- Tracks
- Configuration dependent
- Speed
- Check machine and manual
- Reels
- Check configuration
Studio transport requiring space and specialist support. Verify electronics, head format and installation.
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Ampex
ATR-102
- Tracks
- Configurable mastering platform
- Speed
- Configuration dependent
- Reels
- Check rebuild specification
Specialist rebuilds remain available. Obtain a written specification, head condition report and service quotation.
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Stellavox
SP-series
- Tracks
- Headblock dependent
- Speed
- Configuration dependent
- Reels
- Portable / adapter dependent
A specialist portable route. Exact headblock, electronics and reel-extension system must be identified before purchase.
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Ballfinger
M 063 MK2
- Tracks
- ¼- or ½-inch half-track options
- Speed
- 7½ / 15 / 30 ips
- Reels
- Up to 30 cm
Manufacturer lists selectable replay NAB/CCIR and recorder or playback-only choices. Confirm ordered options.
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Analog Audio Design
TP-1100
- Tracks
- ¼-inch half-track stereo
- Speed
- 7½ / 15 / 30 ips
- Reels
- Up to 30 cm
Playback-only. Manufacturer specifies selectable NAB/IEC and 320 / 514 nWb/m replay settings.
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Revox
B77 MK III
- Tracks
- Confirm current ordered specification
- Speed
- Confirm current specification
- Reels
- Confirm supplied adapters
New model with selectable CCIR/NAB and balanced XLR connections. Manufacturer listing: €16,995; confirm destination and options.
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Metaxas & Sins
Papillon / Tourbillon
- Tracks
- Confirm ordered model
- Speed
- Confirm ordered model
- Reels
- Confirm ordered model
Distinct contemporary designs. Papillon operating notes describe a 15 ips, 468-formula standard setup; request a dated specification.
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Tascam
BR-20
- Tracks
- Half-track stereo; NAB / DIN / TC versions
- Speed
- 7½ / 15 ips standard
- Reels
- 10½-inch NAB
The original manual distinguishes regional EQ, head-width and timecode versions. Inspect the exact suffix and configuration.
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Nagra
IV-S family
- Tracks
- Stereo; variant dependent
- Speed
- Check exact version and manual
- Reels
- Portable; extension dependent
Official Nagra operating and service documents remain available. Identify pilot/timecode variants and any reel-extension accessories.
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Pioneer
RT-909
- Tracks
- Quarter-track stereo; autoreverse replay
- Speed
- 3¾ / 7½ ips
- Reels
- Check original manual
A domestic stereo collection candidate. The original operating instructions specify 9.5 / 19 cm/s; it is not a 15 ips half-track master-copy player.
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