Technics Reel to Reel

[Myles B. Astor]

Anyone ever seen this unit or is it just a concept deck? This doesn't look like other 1800s I've seen.

 

[Mike]

Gorgeous!!! Where can we buy it?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[rbbert]

It appears to be just someone's fantasy

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mastercontrolmedia/8212469581/

 

[Myles B. Astor]

It appears to be just someone's fantasy

https://www.flickr.com/photos/mastercontrolmedia/8212469581/

Thanks that's what it seemed like.

 

[Steve]

Never seen it. Very beautiful. Could it be a J-Corder creation?

Either way, if you shoot an email to Jeff Jacobs, he will have the answer. He knows everything about Technics R2R.

The headblock doesn't look quite right for a Technics either.

 

[rbbert]

Look at the link I posted above

 

[Steve]

Mike... Love your new Avatar pic! What do you have here & how does it sound?

 

[Mike]

Mike... Love your new Avatar pic! What do you have here & how does it sound?

Well Steve, I have to give full credit to Myles for all his help. With his guidance, I purchased a mint condition Technics 1500 mk2 on ebay for $800. I then had it shipped to Jeff Jacobs at J Corder for a complete overhaul and rebuild and substantial upgrade. The process is not inexpensive and is quite time consuming, but I know will be worth it.

Jeff has been sending me pictures along the way as the rebuild happens.



Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

 

[Mike]

A few more....




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

 

[asindc]

Very nice, Mike. I've been meaning to tell you that the Technics in your avatar looks rather snazzy.

 

[MDP]

A few more....




Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I'm lusting in my heart !

 

[Steve]

Mike... Nice find, great choice, worth the investment. Jeff Jacobs is well regarded worldwide for his work. He is the king of Technics R2R & is masterful with his artistic refurbishments & enhancements. :thumbsup:

 

[Mike]

Very nice, Mike. I've been meaning to tell you that the Technics in your avatar looks rather snazzy.

Thanks Anthony. Supposedly, that is what mine will look like when completed, with all the latest gizmos and gadgets, including a tape preamp out. I've ordered the deHavilland Tube Tape Preamp at the strong encouragement of Jeff Jacobs.

 

[Mike]

Mike... Nice find, great choice, worth the investment. Jeff Jacobs is well regarded worldwide for his work. He is the king of Technics R2R & is masterful with his artistic refurbishments & enhancements. :thumbsup:

Thanks Steve, I can't wait.

 

[Mike]

I'm lusting in my heart !

You know you want one!

 

[Myles B. Astor]

One you hear tape, there's no going back!

 

[tunes]

Great Mike! Very cool deck. Jeff also sells darklab reels which are beautiful. I picked up a set of red and a set of blue 7" reels from him about 6 months ago. Highly recommended.

 

[Mike]

Great Mike! Very cool deck. Jeff also sells darklab reels which are beautiful. I picked up a set of red and a set of blue 7" reels from him about 6 months ago. Highly recommended.

Thanks!

 

[Myles B. Astor]

I actually prefer the Reeltronix reels. You can see one on the picture of my deck.

I do recommend the Darklabs quick release hubs though.

Their website appears to be down but you can always contact Greg Beron at UHA for the reels. They come in ton load of optional color schemes.

accessories

 

[Asamel]

Ditto on the reeltronix. Not cheap but they perform well and make your deck look sharp!