Re: [ARSCLIST] Tape transport gentleness was delicacy WAS reel choices was help in fair pricing of reel to reel machines

[Matt Sohn <mahatma57@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> IMHO, there are only a few mainstream(ish) tape machines that should show 
> up in a high-end transfer suite:
> Studer A820, A816, A80, A812, A810
> Sony APR-5003/5003v (late models or a late model 5002)
> Ampex ATR-100, AG-440, AG-350 (the latter two with mods)
> Nagra IV, T-Audio
> Stellavox (various models, not sure, I wouldn't seek one out)
> Telefunken (High-end studio machines--apparently some had oil distribution 
> plumbing)
> Otari POSSIBLY MTR-15 or MTR-20

Richard,
I notice the Studer B67 doesn't show up on your list. Any particular reason? 
This is what I use, and I've been very happy with it. Very gentle transport 
too.

-Matt Sohn