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  1. marcochezzi

    I have a new 1/2" Zonal tape I don't need...

    Fostex for one.., Otari, Studer and a few more more I imagine..
  2. marcochezzi

    I have a new 1/2" Zonal tape I don't need...

    Thank you Marius, WhatsApp sent. :)
  3. marcochezzi

    2 x 12 volt batteries for Pride Go-Go mobility scooter

    according to google they are standard sealed 12V 12Ah batteries.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnxInIdtoHE
  4. marcochezzi

    I have a new 1/2" Zonal tape I don't need...

    Hi tapeheads.. I'm probably breaking all the forum rules here but I thought I'd try this section first since it seems we are a limited bunch.. I have 1 x brand new unused 1/2" Zonal 675 tape + 1 1/2" Zonal 675 reel only, no tape.. The 1/4" Zonal's I use are fantastic tapes, I have no reason...
  5. marcochezzi

    Take a Lot up the pole?

    its not just online stores... Purchased a 27" imac for the office from Sandton I-store a few years back.. Hard drive was droning - the rumble type, not the flying type, so I took it back a few weeks later for a repair, it was a backup machine so no real urgency fro my side.. 1 month goes by...
  6. marcochezzi

    Ampex ATR700 professional studio reel to reel - help needed

    Would love to take a look at this if Dewald turns it away..
  7. marcochezzi

    Revox B77 REAL time digital counter conversion - part 1 - the mechanicals..

    Pascal I used 2 optocouplers 90 degree out of phase as the timing signal source and direction logic switch, basically the same as a rotary encoder. I did not use microprocessors, I used dedicated cmos logic chips and designed the counter around that, including the pulse divider to 1hz. I have...
  8. marcochezzi

    Revox B77 REAL time digital counter conversion - part 1 - the mechanicals..

    Hello Tonband The time is very accurate, the only time you might ?lose? lose time is if the encoder wheel stops spinning because of bad bearings or air cushion between itself and the tape on FFRR or reel.. The trick is getting correct tape tension on the encoder wheel.. I have seen recently...
  9. marcochezzi

    My baby Fostex E8

    If you get an opportunity to move her on for a 2 track or someone with a band has an interest for that unit please go for it, thank you but don?t stress about me, I?m starting to run out of garage space!
  10. marcochezzi

    My baby Fostex E8

    I will gladly look at her for you, but sincerely is there anyone closer to home that can give it a once over for you, couriering those heavyweights worry me plenty!!
  11. marcochezzi

    My baby Fostex E8

    :clap: :clap: :clap: :EGrin: :EGrin:
  12. marcochezzi

    My baby Fostex E8

    Very nice unit, built like a tank, still have the backache to prove it... Some very nice functions on that machine!!
  13. marcochezzi

    huge thanks

    Blooming hell that's mighty kind of you, thank you!! Glad the Akai got there in one piece, had the pleasure to chat with Ghost for the first time thanks to this little RTR episode, some truly brilliant people out there..!! PS, did your Akai come with NAB adaptors, if they did and the Revox...
  14. marcochezzi

    Anyone possibly driving to Durban in the next week or so..??

    Thank you rodga, are you meaning the likes of Aramex store to door, or possibly another company?
  15. marcochezzi

    Anyone possibly driving to Durban in the next week or so..??

    Hi Folks I machined a few spikes of sorts for DevonA on the forum, if anyone is going down to Durbs by road in the next week or so would you consider taking these along for me, they are aluminium, solid, I promise not hiding any cavities containing illicit substances... 1,3 kg total...
  16. marcochezzi

    Fostex E2 - Need to get this machine up and running

    Ghost do you possibly have a 10?5? 1/4 track 7,5ips machine you would consider selling, selby69 down in the cape is looking for one, needs to play back some tapes from way back when.. I have his Revox B77 with me, but it is pretty badly damaged and needs a complete rebuild and realignment /...
  17. marcochezzi

    Fostex E2 - Need to get this machine up and running

    I don?t know Fostex, but I?d love to take a look at that machine, see if it is working properly, head condition etc etc.. Edenvale location..
  18. marcochezzi

    Flat faced Revox B77 conversion

    So Urs Steiner from www.techtrader.ch (he posted a few posts up) kindly gifted me this beautiful B77 black with white print headshell cover which he makes, fantastic surprise, what a gent. Finishes off my Flatfaced B77 project perfectly, thank you so much Urs..! Now what do I do next..??
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