A few more:

http://www.tele-tech.ca/ttmain/30630-1.html
http://www.larkingslist.com/default2.asp?active_page_id=196
http://www.larkingslist.com/default2.asp?active_page_id=196
http://home.wanadoo.nl/flony/photos/photo95.html
http://www.audio-muziek.nl/audiotechniek/bandrecorders_analoog1.htm
http://www.kgw.tu-berlin.de/Geschichte/chrono/1963-1964.html

hornblower July 06, 2006 20:29

Here are a few web sites that may interest you

http://www.televar.com/grshome/Presto.htm
http://www.studerundrevox.de/studer-c37.htm
http://www.larkingslist.com/default2.asp?active_page_id=197
http://www.ear-yoshino.com/productdetails.asp?page=3&id=32
http://www.stefanopasini.it/My%20Recorders-AEG-Main.htm

Studer and Ampex are the easiest to find parts for, but many other fine pro recorders were made: AEG/Telefunken (a descendant of the origional tape recorder,) Presto, Scully, 3M Mincom, MCI (later bought and carried on by Sony,) Otari, and perhaps others I'm not thinking of

hornblower July 06, 2006 07:56

Having two decks is definately worthwhile. When I get my PR99 over here I will be able to make NAB dubs for people in the US, though CCIR (IEC) is actually a better EQ standard. With the B67 all one needs to do is move some jumpers to change EQ. The Presto is a neat machine; the EQ modules plug into an octal socket, making the change quick and easy, it runs 1/2" or 1/4" tape, and takes 4 heads. It was made from '57-'65, was made to compete with, and was more expensive than, the Ampex 351. I should be able to send some dubs this fall, and I would welcome your opinion. Bach solo 'cello, and a Brahms trio are the currently planned projects.

hornblower July 05, 2006 10:59

Albert, I'm very interested in your project. I have two similar projects of my own. A Presto 800 series (console, two transports, and four channels of electronics with power supplies,) and a Studer C37 are being restored by me and my technician. Making your own recordings, where you are present for the real thing is essential to reach the highest level with audio. I am currently in Den Haag, The Netherlands, where my wife studies baroque 'cello, and most of my recordings are of students in the early music department, though I've made some friends in the Jazz department, and may be recording them soon. Mostly I do digital recordings, as the students usually just want a quick CD, but I now have a Studer B67 here in the Netherlands that I will be using as well. Best, David

hornblower July 01, 2006 21:09