Revox A77 - a well deserved icon of the analogue tape era
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- Опубликовано: 2 май 2018
- Here's my Revox A77 - for years (from 1967), this was a mainstay in the high-end hi-fi world. This one is the high speed model, modified from its original configuration (but done properly, unlike many such conversions).
Swiss/German design and manufacturing comes to the fore here. It's the Mercedes of tape recorders. Even the chassis is solid steel.
Hear the crunch of analogue tape and enjoy the tactile nature of it.
Having an analogue machine is a real plus for anyone in the retro pop industry - from reggae to soul to funk to blues, this gives it an extra dimension. Forget expensive plugins that stop working if the wind changes - get yourself a bargain!
The B77 was the successor, and the PR99 was the ultimate Revox workhorse. All share the same brief with slightly different mechanicals. Beware the heads though - ALWAYS, ALWAYS ask for a close up photo of the surface of the heads if buying - a new set is a lot of dosh. Any refusal on this, or massive wear - just walk away. There'll be a band of wear across the middle of the record and play heads - any more than 3mm wide and they've had it. Many machines have had the life of old diesel taxis - a huge amount of use. Motors and electronics are tough, however.
Mine though, even though it's 45 years' old, shows no sign of giving up just yet. Mine's had new heads.
Enjoy and subscribe to my channel!
Probably the best and most robust of the Revox machines (at least recapped). The HS version is the one to have. Great video!
My father has this model of Revox- it's a big pleasure to listen Rolling Stones on it.
This video is precisely what I needed. Thanks a million!
Super vid, thanks mate, just what is was looking for. Ill look for high speed now and only two track head for my upcoming reel2reel :)
Really nice machines :-)
great dude, i allways wondered, how i can use my machine in the studio. i got two, mk1 and mk4. both are in the repair. I let you know how they will sound when they are back;-)
Great demo track!!!
Very interesting!
Excellent !
Hello, I leave a question, maybe you can help me. Does the sound of a revox a77 depend 100% on its heads (head)? I'm seeing if I buy Revox a77 that apparently has changed heads and I have my doubts. Thank you!
Great video!
Hi Mate, great clip!
Great video Dan! Looks as though we have the same model. Can you tell me what the 1/4” jack above the headphone jack is for? Your deck is the only one I’ve seen it on besides mine, and I can’t find any info about it. All the best!
Hello! I also have a question if you don't mind. I have about 4 revox a77 tape recorders, different mk. All have changed all electrolytic capacitors, all tantalum capacitors and all semi-adjustable. When I listen to music, should it also be heard when I switch the selector to stereo? I can't hear any tape recorder on the stereo, even on ch1 or ch2. I have one more question. Does the volume meter work with any of the revox a77 models when listening to music? As for me, it only works on the rec vometers. Any advice is welcome. Thank you very much. A good evening.
Hi Dan Baker, have you considered realigning the heads after replacing them? And did you bother adjusting the machine (bias) for the Ampex tape you've used in your video?
Your opinion please: If an A77 owner has several types of tape such as Ampex, Maxell, BASF, etc.. how could you record on these without having to re-bias it for each specific tape ? What r your thoughts ?
Hi Dan! I heard people use rtr machines to record drums because the tape gives the sound a good compression. Is that true? Also, do you have problems with tapes breaking in this machine? Thanks! Awesome video, excellent examples and explanations!!!
Hi Dan, do u think it is possible to mod a A77 to run at 15ips?
I just acquired one of these from a lot sale. No power plug with it though so I don't know if it works...
How often do you calibrate the a77?