The A80RC is hard to beat for this - constant linear tension, a
lifter-free tape path, roller guides throughout, variable speed wind,
and an accessible head face for the application of the last-resort
engineer's thumb!
On 20/11/2021 12:47, Tim Gillett wrote:
> Here is a slightly different framing of the question: Which features
> in a tape machine are important for specifically playing acetate or
> other fragile tapes today, and why?
>
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> Which is why I suggested the ATR100. I use it regularly for acetate
> tapes.
>
> On Sat, 20 Nov 2021 at 3:43 Abhimonyu Deb <
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> > Given the notable list of people who have replied so far, normally
> I would
> > keep my mouth shut.
> > However, I do think everyone is missing an important point.
> >
> > Dave mentions that the machine should be able to play fragile
> acetate
> > tapes. The A80’s, 807’s and Otari 5050’s that I’ve worked
> with would fail
> > miserably here unless I’m missing something.
> > Abhimonyu Debhttp://linkedin.com/in/abhimonyudeb
> >
> >
> >
> > On Saturday, November 20, 2021, 6:42 AM, James Perrett
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> >
> > On Sat, 20 Nov 2021 at 00:55, Richard L. Hess
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> > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > Long ago, a company I think called
> > > "DarkLab" in Germany made EIA to DIN adapters out of plastic.
> > >
> > >
> > They still make them and sell them on Ebay. I bought some a few
> months ago
> > but haven't used them yet.
> >
> > James.
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