Revox A77

[mrfoxboy]

Spotted one on the old kijije, for $365. He says it works. Good machine for the price, if working?

[R-Nation]

Are you going to pick it up?

[mrfoxboy]

Yes I am goping to test it, then if it operates, will buy it

[Squank]

You won't be dissapointed.
Superb sound ,easy servicability and transportation.I bet it will outplay anything else you got or be up there with your best ,if all is functioning properly that is.
Enjoy!*reelspin**bigthumbup**reelspin*

[mrfoxboy]

This will be my 2nd machine. Third total. I only have a Pioneer RT-707

[ke4mcl]

WOW $365! i gave one of those to stereorob not long ago.

[mrfoxboy]

well fingers crossed that it works properly. Do you think it's worth it? I wouldn't want to get ripped on Kijiji

[DaveInVA]

Check the heads for wear as they dont have the longest lasting heads on them. Replacement can be expensive even if you can do it yourself.

Dave

[Nakdoc]

From my experience, check fast wind and rewind. They should both be strong and fast. Any slowing is a sign of bad bearings.

[mrfoxboy]

Sure will. I am also bringing along a maxell UD 35-90 to test (Paul Simon - "Graceland" / Fleetwood Mac - "Tango in the Night", both from LP's). I will keep in mind these tips, thanks!

[stereorob]

WOW $365! i gave one of those to stereorob not long ago.

*grin*

yes, thanks again. its a great deck!

[chartz]

Hello!

I agree. Mine — admittedly almost not used — sounds wonderful.
The legend has it that Jazz at the Pawnshop was recorded on an A77...

I picked it up for €80 here in France, unwanted and not working, but absolutely mint. A few new caps, a new NE555 later it was back into service!

It has trounced every cassette deck I've tried so far, including top Naks and Beocords (yes, I know what you think, and you're wrong — Magnum PI like).

*headtunes*

[mrfoxboy]

Two more days to wait :)

[stereorob]

foxboy, you are REELy in for a treat! they are absolutly amazing machines. cant wait to see yours!

[mrfoxboy]

I can't wait myself. I hope the machine is in good shape, or I will try to bargain down :3

[stereorob]

heres a pic of my a77, spinning its heart out!

http://i1119.photobucket.com/albums/k637/stereorobb/shit009.jpg

[mrfoxboy]

Excellent :) I can't wait to atleast see it in person

[tapetech]

A77 is a very nice deck. Good thing is that there are tons of them sitting around not being used and that means you can be picky. I just repaired one that was in like-new condition. Zero rust, corrosion, dirt or dust. Those things can really be bad for a deck. Storage in extreme heat or cold is also bad. Ask about that. If the deck is at all rusted or corroded or was kept in a basement or attic, I would pass. The are plenty of A77s out there in good shape. Good luck.

[mrfoxboy]

I will check. he's also selling some tape along with it (a bunch of 7" and 10.5"). Machine looks to be a MK3/MK4 and looks in great shape. Gonna see if I can go check it out today

[chartz]

This is mine...

http://chartz.perso.neuf.fr/images/A77/A77.JPG

[stereorob]

wow there are so many diffrent versions of it. mine is only 2 speed, and im pretty sure its the first original version.

[mrfoxboy]

Good news guys! I got the A77! It needs a cleaning, and a tad of lube. Still it runs good. Also one of the VU's seems broken. It is a Mark 4, 7.5/3.75IPS quarter-track. Along with it I got the original manual, the brochure for the whole set, a price list that shows all the variants of the A77, along with price in $ CAD. It also came with a metal black ReVox reel (7"), and a plastic black ReVox reel (10.5"), the original NAB adapters. The guy also gave me a bunch of tape (mostly Maxell 35-180, 50-120, 35-90, Ampex 20:20 (not sticky?) (373), Ampex 406, 2 Sealed TDK Audua 1200), and a few other empty reels. I'll get a pic very soon!

[mrfoxboy]

Photos now!
First is the deck.
Second is of all the stuff I got WITH the deck (not pictured is the reel I was playing at the time, a Maxell UD35-180 and it's takeup reel, an Ampex 20:20

[R-Nation]

Wow! I see you came out good. Have fun with your new ReVox!

[DaveInVA]

Good score - looks nice!

Dave

[stereorob]

wow dude thats AWESOME! not only did you get a great deck but all the extras too! killer score! congrads!! *reelspin* *reelspin*

[mrfoxboy]

Oh yeah. And all that ampex 20:20 (about 4 reels) is affected BADLY with SSS. So I will probably use the reels either for new tape, or splice on 2x 2400ft reels of 0.5mil tape (to make long, "party" tapes

[R-Nation]

You still got a good deal! Even with the bad tape.

[Squank]

Superb looking deck!!!*thumbsup*You will enjoy it for sure!!!*bigthumbsup*

[mrfoxboy]

Been listening to reels since I got up. Guh, so hard to think about recording over the Maxell tapes! They're all filled with awesome classic rock!

[mrfoxboy]

Just uploaded a youtube video of it. Here is the link:
http://youtu.be/npc7AfX5iFs

[chartz]

That's great! So happy for you!
Welcome to the club of the A77 MkVI owners and enjoy!
I have always liked the NAB spools. They do nothing to the sound but definitely look great!