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____Ampex ATR-100
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Fully remanufactured Ampex ATR-102's are available from MDI PrecisionMotorWorks. The last tape recorder built in the U.S.A. by AMPEX, these machines have been 100% restored in only the way you know we can. Critical motion control & power supply components have been replaced, upgraded and/or modified to enhance reliability. These machines are delivered to you well behaved, sounding great,and looking like they just left they factory.
Aaron Levinson, Kosherican Music, Phila. PA
Alactronics, Boston
Bluefield Mastering, Raleigh, NC
Classic Sound Mastering, NYC

Dreamhire, NYC
Emerald Entertainment, Nashville
Eric Schilling (Gloria Estefan...), Miami, FL GRAMMY/ 1" MasterMonster™
Fur Seal Records, Mineapolis, MN
Fred Kevorkian, Fred Kevorkian Mastering, NYC
Henry Joewono, Orchard Towers, Singapore
1" MasterMonster™
InnerCity Studios, Saskatchewan
John McIntire, Chicago
John Klett /Singularity Enterprises
Kurt Ballou, Boston
Looking Glass, NYC
Mark Balma, Wayzata, MN
ATR-100/MR-70 Hybrid
Nora Jones & Dan Alexander, NYC
GRAMMY
Purple Audio, NYC
Ray Martin, NYC
Orange Sound / The Audio Museum, S. Hadley, MA
Prism Sound, Acton, MA
Scott Hull, Scott Hull Mastering, NYC
GRAMMY
Some of the faithful....
Sear Sound, NYC
Sonic Circus, Boston
Sony Music, NYC
Sony Music, London, U.K.
Sound Station 7, Providence
The
Hit Factory , NYC 1" MasterMonster™
Wahadamar, Malibu, CA 1" MasterMonster™
Woolly Mammoth Sound, Boston
XOFF Records & Scott Reibling, Boston
+ plus many more
Like all the finest vintage analog professional equipment, these machines are holding their value and unlike many European machines, ATR-100's are easily serviced and maintained. If you've been missing analog, then don't miss this opportunity to own a fully restored American Classic - not just a showpiece but a machine which will truly enhance the value of your facility - a machine you'll use for a long time to come.
SECURE ONLINE ORDERING..... is now available!
Scott Hull and his "MasterMonster" ATR-100
one-inch/half-inch

"It sounds magnificent"

P.S. Just what we like to hear!

The new mastering suite
at the Hit Factory, NYC, was built for Scott Hull and completed in January
of 2003.

Scott says,
"It wasn't finished until February when I received my new ATR-100!

"I'm very pleased. This machine does exactly what I hoped it would do and more! Everyone who's heard the playback loves the sound of it".....

Eric Schilling, MasterMonster Owner & Grammy
winning mixer/engineer for Gloria Estefan,
Arturo Sandoval, Jon Secada et al.

Eric Schilling at Crescent Moon Recording Studios in Miami, Florida. The studio is owned by the Estefan's.
Prices: (May not be current-Please check with us)

1/4" 2-Trk. for $6,995.00 w/O.E.M. heads-lapped (New Long Life, Low Distortion Heads add $400.00)
1/2" 2-Trk. for $9,595.00 w/new Long Life, Low Distortion Heads
1" - 2 trk - $15,595.00
please call us for a whole host of specific options
Misc. add-ons include:
XIRON Xfrmrless I/O's: add $750.00 (pair) with purchase of machine.

120 day Parts & Labor warranty on all electronics.
1 full year on motors and most assemblies.
Prices are F.O.B. Hudson, Massachusetts.


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Cool Collectors item: Check out the original Ampex ATR-100 Sales Brochure (Bellbottom pants et al.)

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If you're considering a trade-in or a refurb, get your copy of our Rebuild Menu / Price List:
Rebuild Menu & Price List - DOWNLOAD

Prices are subject to revision and may not be current.
Input-Output Extender Board
A simple and elegant solution to the ATR-100 I/O calibration problem. Strong, machined aluminum support brackets and a high-quality circuit board.
Replacement Control Panel Overlay
for all Ampex ATR-100's. The fastest, easiest way to give your machine a face lift. Instructions and everything you'll need for removal of the old panel and installation of the new are provided. Permanent factory colors on 25 mil LEXAN.

PRICE REDUCED 25%

VSC 9600 Swept Analog VariSpeed
New for 2003. Finally a reliable variable speed controller for the ATR-100. Precision wirewound 10-turn pot for infinite (not stepped!) resolution from 80% to 130% of fixed speed. More than enough range for any musical application. Powered entirely by the host ATR- no wall wart!
Capstan with Optical Encoder Assembly
A durable Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) drive surface provides excellent traction. Each carefully made part is guaranteed less than .02% din peak flutter @ 30 ips (typically less than .015% @ 30 ips).
Timer Idler Assembly
Durable Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) covering. Guaranteed accuracy and concentricity and excellent timing accuracy. With Abec Class 5 bearings installed.
Bearings & Complete Tape Guide Assemblies
For all rebuildable roller guides (626 ZZ A5)
(2 required for 1/2 tape)
Quartz/Pyrex Lifter Sleeves.
A proven lifter material, used on early Ampex machines. Harder than chrome steel - virtually no wear! Each piece is centerless ground and polished for accurate tracking. Simple installation.
AMPEX ATR-100 Maintenance & Shop manual
Available on CD or as a Download. SEARCHABLE PDF
EMC - Music Mastering Series Heads for the ATR-100 1/2"
Extended Response. Extended Life. Ultra-low distortion. We are EMC's exclusive representative & sales agent to the music recording industry.

Simply the BEST heads you can buy!

Ampex recording heads
"Jeff -

I installed the EMC ATR-100 heads that we bought from you on the ATR that we bought from an eBay seller and while I did have several problems with his machine your heads were perfect. This is our first set of EMC heads and I am very pleased with the results......

Regards!

Kim Stallings
Sony Music Studios / NYC"
Plenty more at the store...

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