When I worked for Harris Broadcast I evaluated the RS-1500 series, the Otari MX 5050B, Crown 822, Revox B-77, and Studer A80.
By far, I mean not even really close, the Studer A80 out performed them all on tape handling (what happens when you are fast rewinding and the power goes off?) and audio performance. No LF head bumps, super quiet, very low distortion.
Finding a cherry one would be a project in and of itself but well worth it.
Tom
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Main System:
Amati Futura Mains
Amati Homage VOX Center,
Proac Response 1sc Rears,
Three MC2301's for L,C,R
MC 602 for the rears
C 1100, MX 151, MCD 1100, MR 80
Nottingham Dais with Wave Mechanic
Sumiko Palo Santos Presentation
SurfacePro 3, RPi 4, ROON, WW Starlight Platinum USB, Schiit Yggdrasil, Benchmark DAC3 HGC
MX 151, OppO BDP-95, JVC RS-500 DILA projector, 106" diagonal Stewart Luxus Screenwall Deluxe with Studiotek 130 G3 material.
Lake House:
Ohm F, MC 275V, C2300, MR 77, Rega P3
OnDeck:
McIntosh MAC 4300v
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