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Heh, got it to work! :D (tho I had to use photobucket....)

Heh heh :D (been trying to insert a rather funny and clever image for 30 minutes with no luck.... ah, never mind.... I hope it shows up)

Wow, nice deal. I've seen a local Otari MTR-100A (I believe top of the line 2"/24 at the time) a few years back go for $1700. Those things were 100K originally. I always kicked myself for not buying it, just because.. ;)

Yup, same here, I just can't part with the gear... specifically with minty well built vintage tape machines (cassette and open reel). That's my weakness. You're in good company. :D

OK so there is no Hz switch on the PCB board inside, correct? That's still fine 'cause the manual pretty much confirms what was speculated that the Hz is a non issue with regards to the capstan speed (it's not controlled by a wall socket). It also looks like the reel motor torque might be a...

This is straight from the owners manual:

I see, thanks JP.... I'm not sure then if it's worth the hassle or expense. If it were me, I'd find a local store, get at least a 300W step down and try it out. Worse case scenario, I return it but I think it'll work, be cheaper and less hassle. What does your gut say JP? I mean, those reel...

So what exactly were you told to buy and how will it work? How will this setup provide the 60Hz in a 50Hz country? I'm having a hard time understanding. I'd appreciate some details.

Not sure about the reel motors but the internal power supply will get 20% hotter due to the 60 vs 50Hz thing but I think that every recorder of this nature (and they were built well back then), can tolerate such variances without issue, IMHO. Let us know how the step down trans works out for ya...

In the manual it says "AC servo capstan motor".. JP, does it work the same as a DC servo motor, meaning it doesn't have to rely on the wall outlet to provide speed control? If yes, then speed won't be an issue... I also see pitch control on this deck which would indicate some sort of internal...

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Guys, thanks very much for the offers but I should have indeed specified that I'm looking for boxes for 10.5" reels. Thanks for now but if I should need the 7", I'll let you know. :)

.... I'm just looking for 2 of each (2x 1/2" and 2x 1/4"). If you have any that you'd be willing to part with, let me know. I'd appreciate it. I have some naked reels I'd like to clothe. :D ADDED NOTE: I'm looking for the larger 10.5" reel boxes.

er, it's between they never found WMD's in Iraq and being too damn old and tired to post... :D .................... ;) BTW, thanks for a most amusing poll Tim... :drunk: .................... :laughings: (...and Mike, it's good to see you around these parts again. :) )..

Sounds like a good, well thought out plan Cory. :) ... oh and I wouldn't mind a first crack at the 8 track Matilda, if that would still be on the radar at that time. ;)

Muck makes a good point to get the other machine. Cory, I would be otherwise worried, for a gillion reasons like if you were talking a different machine altogether, back to square one sort of deal but ... but ... I think at this point, you're aware of all of this (plus much more) so anything...

Am I too late jumping in? :o ... Just wanted to say that this one's a keeper Cory (this and the MCI). I mean, what value can you put on such a detailed restoration job? I know it's probably never enough but still, most would never put in the time. So... my point is, there's more to this...

Thanks very much for your reply Alan. :)

Cory, I don't doubt that these folks are fine individuals, knowledgeable, experienced etc.. but, as you yourself said (and several of us here echo'ed over time), that many of these people sometimes live in a different stratosphere where, for instance, they squeezed out every bit of performance...

Cory, send them back, no question. I usually go with initial instincts and so it seems over-riding them is not such a good idea and neither is too much "future proofing". You also have a good 2" block already (and if I'm not mistaken at least another 1" block?) and, me thinks, any difference...