Have two of these units. One for recording and the other is used for playback. The transport is modified so that the tape signal is taken directly from the playback head and connected directly to the balanced outputs bypassing the internal electronics. The outputs pass the signal to the tape head preamp inputs on the MP-3.
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3 post suspension rack with acrylic shelves. In this configuration the suspension has been disabled to conserve space. The rack has also been shortened 2 feet. Additional shelving and isolation has been added as well.
If you can swing the 3 series Atmas, do so. I was quite impressed when I heard a friends' improvement after upgrading his 2.ii to 3. This applies where you go for S30 or M60s.
Please comment on Grover's speaker cables when you get used to them. I've got some of his interconnects and am impressed w/them, especially value-wise. Cheers, Spencer