Revox PR99 MKII

   This is a lovely half (2) track stereo machine,  it has 'vari-speed' and fixed operating speeds of 7½-15 i.p.s. ensuring top quality of  reproduction. Made in Germany it is the 'crème de la crème'of the Revox range. It is in good condition  and fully operational. In addition  it has had the two stage service and setup. The switch section and all  front end function controls have been checked and cleaned. Both wind motors have been checked for adequate torque.  Brakes have been cleaned/adjusted for efficiency and counter belts have been replaced and  the counter is operational. The pinch roller has been conditioned and the capstan pressure set by means of a spring  tension strain gauge. A new tape path guide bearing has been fitted. The  2nd. stage service comprises of final set-up, calibration and alignment. The  machine has been electrically ‘Pats’ tested’ (by a qualified electrician).             Faulty or suspect components have been replaced.             The service work has been carried out by a qualified audio engineer using a variety of test equipment  including an oscilloscope, sine wave generator, test tapes, tension gauges and  industry standard R.T.S./A.T.U. test set etc.   The  machine has been set up utilising the industry standard ‘MRL’ 233-352-482-1F0  reproducer calibration tape and the working set-up with STUDIOMASTER 900 tape. Whilst the machine is in the record mode switching  between source input and tape output using the tape supplied we  guarantee there is little or no variation in sound quality or level to the  recorded signal at either 1KHZ or 10KHZ utilising a test tone or music as a  source input. Whilst not claiming this machine would not benefit still further  from ‘a specialist technician tweak/re-calibration’ for attaining  desirable or further absolute fine tuning (bias/eq setup), desirable where tapes other than the media tape supplied is used, there is little  else required to enhance the quality of the sound in our opinion. It is  difficult to hear how any significant improvement in performance could  be achieved. That said the machine being vintage and  used will not perform as a new machine and we do not offer it for sale claiming  it will. It will be subject to some fair wear and tear on all mechanical and electronic components even though the unit has had a thorough service so please bear this in mind. Small variations and fluctuations in performance may differ from the  Manufactures original specification if analysed. We would be surprised  if any listener other than one with unreasonable expectation or the  most critically acclaimed hearing should find fault with the sound  characteristics or operational performance of the machine.                                               Technical info:           Capstan  speed has been locked as per Revox service manual to 800cps @ low speed as  measured with an oscilloscope, VU meters have also been calibrated to show 0db  at 0.775V input. Record levels have been calibrated so that source input and  tape output are equal and balanced on both channels. All lamps – sensors  – switch contacts and both V.U. meters have been tested and are fully  operational. ‘Wow and flutter’ has been measured and recorded and is within the  accepted figures as detailed in the service manual specification. Head azimuth  has been checked and adjusted for maximum coarse and fine performance. All  associated mechanical checks including appropriate cleaning and lubrication to  bearings, guides motors etc. where appropriate, have also been completed. The  heads have of course undergone the standard degaussing and final clean.                    Cosmetic  Condition:           Cosmetically  the unit is in what we would describe as ‘very good’ but still of course ‘used’  vintage condition. The steel cabinet surround is in the main good with maybe minor  marks/blemishes/etc.  There may of course be some other minor normal ‘wear and tear’ scratches/wear  marks and evidence of minor repairs to all areas of the unit i.e the reels & back plate etc. Overall condition reflects what one would reasonably expect with a used vintage  machine of this age and type. Our pictures we trust you would agree are  typically reflective of the condition with nothing deliberately hidden or  omitted, so to gauge the overall condition please use these as your reference  point. As stated earlier if in any doubt please request further  clarification or additional specific area pictures prior to committing to your purchase  thus avoiding any possible misunderstanding.           General  Condition:           Overall  this is a very nice example of an PR 99 MK II half track machine. The heads show expected wear but no loss to high or low frequency response so lots of life still left to faithfully reproduce that warm  analogue sound so distinctive to the Revox range. To our knowledge  everything works as designed, with no major electronic or mechanical defects to  report. Package  Content:           The  machine comes with used 10½" metal reels (as pictured) with Pro nab adapters and 2,500' of new STUDIOMASTER 900 tape.          For best results we recommend new or good quality used  tape media. Included is a modern type 3 pin mains power lead  which has been suitably fused. There is a tape head cleaning kit, a microphone and XLR input/output audio leads, so there is everything supplied,  the buyer needs to at least get started with the machine without the need for  immediate additional purchases. A completed Quality/Calibration check list is also issued. As a bonus, included free is a cd  PDF of the operation and service instructions which should prove  useful for the buyers perusal or for any future reference point.              The PR99 half track is a quality machine with a proven record on performance and  reliability. The good overall  condition and setup coupled with the digital counter/locator makes for a very  desirable machine indeed.                       Warranty policy           TERMS AND CONDITIONS:           COLLECTION / INSPECTION PREFERRED - otherweise: This REVOX and accessories are clearly SOLD AS SEEN             There is a limited labour only warranty offered, as detailed below. The REVOX  is sold as NO REFUNDS OR *RETURNS (*other than for repairs within the warranty period). Our description is quite conclusive and 100% honest (check our feedback) but it is objective. A buyer's subjective opinion may differ, so please ask all your questions and where possible VIEW BEFORE BUYING. Please be aware the machine is not new so please be realistic, any concerns ASK A QUESTION. Reading the description and looking at the images assumes the potential buyer agrees with this or requests a demonstration or viewing prior to purchase.             This item is sold under the UK legality of CAVEAT EMPTOR, it is up to the buyer to decide if this machine meets with their approval. The decision to buy should be based on assumptions of the facts as detailed and the offer of sale is based on this.               Postage is to mainland UK addresses ONLY. (highlands and offshore locations are subject to additional charges)                     The item you receive will match the description we give and will be  free of major defects or repaired labour free within the warranty period. As components of a vintage machine cannot be guaranteed all replacement parts costs are excluded and will be charged to the Customer where necessary. In the event the item proves faulty within the 60 day warranty period the buyer agrees to return it for  examination and repair and not try to  withdraw from the terms of the sale until we have had an opportunity to address  the issue(s). In most instances we will repay (a mutually agreed value) for any  buyer incurred courier charges with regards to any return transportation costs  but this will not apply to where no  reported defect can be found. The warranty covers all labour charges but excludes the cost of replacement parts. Please note and be aware we are a private not a  business seller and as such we are not obliged to accept returns where a buyer  has simply changed his/her mind on the purchase or for ‘buyer’s remorse’ or 'items not as expected'.           Note: We are a private seller and as such we do not accept returns except for the purpose of warranty covered defect repairs. The buyer in these such instances arranges return of the item to us for inspection/repair. The buyer agrees to accept our terms by  participating in this sale          
         
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