351-2 vs Revox A77
The A77's wow & flutter is 0.100% against the 351-2's 0.150%, its signal-to-noise 58 dB against 60 dB, and its weight 15 kg (33 lbs) against 76.2 kg (168 lbs). Both share output impedance (600Ω).
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351-2
AmpexAnalogReel-to-ReelTube AmplifiersDiscontinued
Estimated price (community-sourced)
$800
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the 351-2
The Ampex 351-2 is a high-quality, professional two-track reel-to-reel tape recorder and reproducer designed for precision recording and playback. It features a four-stage, high-gain record amplifier using tube electronics with dual triode tubes, and a reproduce amplifier with three dual triodes. The machine supports tape speeds of 7½ and 15 inches per second, with frequency response up to 15 kHz at 15 ips and a signal-to-noise ratio of 60 dB (full track). It uses half-track mono or two-track stereo configurations with permalloy heads and includes features such as NAB equalization, balanced or unbalanced inputs and outputs, and precise timing accuracy within 0.2%. The unit is rack-mountable and was originally It weighs approximately 168 lbs with console and measures about 48" high by 29" deep by 25" wide. The 351-2 model includes CCIR equalization options and was used in professional mastering studios, noted for its reliability and sound quality.
Specifications
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- SNR
- 60 dB
- Output Voltage
- 0.0V RMS
- Output Impedance
- 600Ω
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 635 × 1219.2 × 737 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 76.2 kg (168 lbs)
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