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A77 MKII

A77 MKII

ManufacturerRevox
FunctionTape Machine (Open Reel)
Produced1969-1971
CountrySwitzerland
Model ID601
Form FactorTabletop
Signal PathAnalog Hardware
Channels4 Track
NotesMechanical Tape Transport Three Studer eddy current motors. Electronically governed capstan motor. Electronic speed change. Solenoid operated via 3 relays. Tape Speeds: 3.75 and 7.5 ips (9,5 cm and 19 cm/sec.) ± 0.2% High speed Version: 7.5 and 15 ips (19 cm and 38 cm/sec.) ± 0.2% Wow and Flutter: max. ± 0.04% at 15 ips max. ± 0.08% at 7.5 ips max. ± 0.1% at 3.75 ips (Weighted at DIN Standard 45507) Tape Slip: Less than 0.2% Reel Diameter Maximum 10.5" (26,5cm) (Minimum hub diameter 23/8 inches) Forward / Rewind Fast winding time for 1800' (1100m) is 92 seconds Tape Heads Three (Separate precision erase, record and playback heads.) Patented 'True Radius' design ensures excellent S/N ratio and head wrap Guide System: The Heads, the capstan drive, and the machines tape guides are mounted to a one-piece casting to maintain precise alignment. Operating position: horizontal or vertical Electrical Monitoring Individual stereo record and playback heads with separate preamps, plus separate record and play circuits permit full source-tape monitoring. Equalization: NAB Standard on both record and playback at all speeds. IEC Standard switchable on playback only. Record Playback Frequency Response: (Based on Revox 601) 15 ips - 30 Hz - 20 kHz ± 1.5 dB 7.5 ips - 30 Hz - 20 kHz + 2 / - 3 dB 3.75 ips - 30 Hz - 16 kHz + 2 / - 3 dB Signal to noise: 2-Track: 15 ips - better than 66 dB 7.5 ips - better than 66 dB 3.75 ips - better than 63 dB 4-Track: 15 ips - better than 62 dB 7.5 ips - better than 62 dB 3.75 ips - better than 59 dB Add 4 dB to the above figures with Dolby on, referenced to less than 2% THD (Reference with Scotch 203 or Revox 601 or equivalent. Weighted as per CCITT C-curve to exclude supersonic bias noise.) Distortion at full modulation at 1 kHz: Max. 2% at 15 ips and 7.5 ips. Max 3% at 3.75 ips. Crosstalk at 1 kHz: Stereo, better than 45 dB Mono, better than 60 dB Bias frequency: 120 kHz, push-pull oscillator. Designed for low noise, high output tapes Input sensitivity per channel Microphone, switchable LOW/HIGH LOW: 50 - 600 ohms (unbalanced) 15mV HIGH: up to 100 K ohms 2.5 mV RADIO: 33 K ohms 2.5 mV AUX: 1 M ohms 33 mV Output per channel OUTPUT: max 2.5 rms @ 600 ohms RADIO: max 1.2 rms @ 2.5 K ohms PHONES: 200 - 600 ohms (no electrostatic) Semiconductor complement: 54 Transistors; 32 diodes, 4 silicon rectifiers, 1 CdS-cell Remote control: Fully electric for all operation functions. Output Amplifiers: Plug-in optional. 2 x8 watts continuous rms power, 2 x10 watts music power as per IHFM, 4-16 ohms, less than 1% distortion. Power Supply: Electronically stabilized. Mains voltages: 110, 130, 150, 220,240, 250V / 50-60 Hz. Power consumption: 70 ... 100 watts Dimensions: (Wooden Cabinet) 161/4" W x 141/8" H x 81/2" D. (Measurements include knobs but not reels.) Weight: Approximately 34 pounds (» 15 kg) All figures quoted are minimum performance values as measured with REVOX 601 tape normally exceeded by all units.