A77 vs G36
The G36's signal-to-noise is 52 dB against the A77's 58 dB, its output impedance 5Ω against 600Ω, and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 15 kg (33 lbs). Both share wow & flutter (0.100%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Revox A77 is a renowned reel-to-reel tape recorder that was manufactured from 1967 to 1981. It is available in several models, including the A77 Professional, A77 SLS (super low speed), and A77 Autostart (Vox). The A77 features three external rotor AC motors, allowing for precise tape transport control. It supports tape speeds of 3.75 and 7.5 ips, with a frequency response of 30Hz to 20kHz at 7.5 ips and 30Hz to 16kHz at 3.75 ips. The device includes three heads and supports both mono and stereo recording with options for 2 or 4 tracks, depending on the version. The signal-to-noise ratio is better than 58 dB at 7.5 ips and 56 dB at 3.75 ips for mono, and better than 45 dB for stereo. The A77 is equipped with multiple inputs, including microphone, auxiliary, and radio inputs, and offers outputs for line, radio, and headphones. It also supports NAB and IEC equalization standards. The dimensions of the A77 are approximately 413 mm × 359 mm × 215 mm, and it weighs about 15 kg.
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The G36's signal-to-noise is 52 dB against the A77's 58 dB, its output impedance 5Ω against 600Ω, and its weight 20 kg (44 lbs) against 15 kg (33 lbs). Both share wow & flutter (0.100%).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The 6000X's wow & flutter is 0.070% against the A77's 0.100%, its signal-to-noise 60 dB against 58 dB, its output voltage 1.5V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its output impedance 200Ω against 600Ω.
The B77's wow & flutter is 0.080% against the A77's 0.100%, its signal-to-noise 67 dB against 58 dB, its output voltage 1.6V RMS against 2.5V RMS, and its weight 17 kg (37 lbs) against 15 kg (33 lbs).
The 351-2's wow & flutter is 0.150% against the A77's 0.100%, its signal-to-noise 60 dB against 58 dB, and its weight 76.2 kg (168 lbs) against 15 kg (33 lbs). Both share output impedance (600Ω).
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