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Ampex Model 1250 Tubed Reel-to-Reel

Hello -- I am thinking of investing in an Ampex Model 1250 tubed reel-to-reel. Would someone familiar with this unit extrapolate on its pros and cons relative to other machines. Currently I use a vinyl-only setup and hope to occassionaly use the Ampex to delve into a medium that is perhaps closer to an original performance.

The 1250 is a two-track machine that can use upto 7" reels and runs at speeds: 7 1/2 and 3 3/4 IPS

Thank you for your time and patience assisting in this matter.

Sincerely,
SomuT
somut
drrdiamond
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I owned the Ampex F44, also of mid 60's vintage. It listed at the time for $600. Far and away the best sounding deck of it's day (not counting big pro models). Much better sounding than the Revox of the same era.

I was in the business and could get any model, but bought the F44.

Richard
somut OP
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Gentlemen:

I offer a gracious thank you for taking the time out of your day to answer this relatively complex issue. Like a good vinyl setup, this reel-to-reel endeavor is going to require some careful thought and research; more so given the expectation that the medium should live up to or surpass vinyl sonics.

Thank once again.

Sincerely,
SomuT
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hiend2
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If your concidering a purchase Check out by Crown the "vanguard" its a killer sounding 7-15 IPS machine. Mono tube amplifiers included. Mine spilled tapes if not careful, but the sound was to die for, completly KILLED revox, Tascam, ect i owned, Pry can pick one up for around 2-300 mint. I used to record my favorite records on tape and play those and enjoyed VERY much. Crown Made some great reel to reels. The vanguard is from late 60's.
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