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Radio Wrangler · 14th May 2019, 9:17 am

Aye the A77 is a fully useable machine AND it's free of unobtainable ICs.

THe B77 PR99 didn't introduce any major improvements to performance, so I've just treated them as cosmetic face lifts The B77 allows IR remote control via a Revox preamp, and the PR99 has balanced audio connections but the performance of the heads is just about the same and maybe the discrete transistors are just a little bit better on noise.

My usual advice to someone looking for a machine is to pick the track/speed format you need, be wary that a lot of 'HS' models on the market are bodge-ups rather than the real thing. Go for something in good physical condition and whatever model turns up in good condition.

David

14th May 2019, 9:17 am	#87
Radio Wrangler Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Fife, Scotland, UK. Posts: 22,876	Re: Reel to reel revival Aye the A77 is a fully useable machine AND it's free of unobtainable ICs. THe B77 PR99 didn't introduce any major improvements to performance, so I've just treated them as cosmetic face lifts The B77 allows IR remote control via a Revox preamp, and the PR99 has balanced audio connections but the performance of the heads is just about the same and maybe the discrete transistors are just a little bit better on noise. My usual advice to someone looking for a machine is to pick the track/speed format you need, be wary that a lot of 'HS' models on the market are bodge-ups rather than the real thing. Go for something in good physical condition and whatever model turns up in good condition. David __________________ Can't afford the volcanic island yet, but the plans for my monorail and the goons' uniforms are done