26 available. 7" plastic reels in great condition, in boxes (which have slight wear). Used tape (probably Amplex 461 or similar), was checked and works, and appears to be low use. Condition: 8. $3 each.
Good quality, clean 7" reels with old but good (not perfect) tape. Most tape appears to be .5 mil. Value is mostly for reels. Condition: 9 (reels), 6-8 (tape)
on quality balanced reel, NAB reference, 250 NW level test tone sweep 1k to 14khz, if tape played on properly calibrated Tascam 38, meters will read 0db w/ 0db output on pro meter 0dbv scale about 10 sweeps of frequencies, 5 minutes of tape
NAB reference 250 NW on ampex archival tape, test tone sweeps 1khz to 14khz, about 10 sweeps of frequencies 0db output if played on Tascam 38 +- 15db accuracy, meters will read 0db and output level will be 0db on professional meter on 0dbv scale, about 5 minutes of tape
speed 1khz 0db level from count 0 to 600, 1khz square wave at -5db 600 to end of tape, (square wave is an excellent, fast way to head alignment) about 5 minutes of test tones on Ampex archival quality tape on balanced reel
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Many available. Various manufactures HHB, Panasonic, etc.
1/2" Pancake, no reel, excellent new tape, 11 total available
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High output, low noise, low distortion 1/4" tape. New old stock, new in box. Tape is old and priced accordingly, tests good but may not have a long shelf life.
#8/10 condition in original box. Balanced high quality reel. Needs cleaning
Black back coated on metal reel (#8+ condition). Tape is used (#8 condition) and tested to be working.
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1", 30ips. AES (IEC2) 250nW reference, multifrequency. 11min.
18 pcs. (Contact us about pricing) Also (4) Ampex 407 10" x 1/4" Metal reels with partial full tape (about 1/2 way) no boxes -possibly usable tape for fun use/ Ampex 456 bias standard. ($30 ea) #8- condition
Comes in original box, has project label attached. 8+ condition.
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1"x2500', in box, used in excellent #9 condition, tested good, one splice.
1"x2500'. Good #7 condition; tape is shedding but can still operate. Sold at cost of included reel.
We leave "SOLD" items on our website for machines that we often repair and provide parts for. This is to give you an idea of the products we typically carry, and direct you to alternatives you may not know about - we often have substitutes for out-of-stock parts, and are happy to recommend workarounds and different solutions to common problems.
1"x2500'. Good #7 condition with one splice toward inside.
1"x2500', excellent condition, tested good, low use.
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1"x2500', used in excellent condition, tested good.
Studio mastering audio tape, 1/2". Used in very good condition.