Otari MX-5050 BIII

BONUS.... to the buyer..... I have decided to include the Patricia Barber Cafe Blue ($500)...... this is the final run of Cafe Blue...... I will include it for free to the buyer of the deck/preamp..... A great way to start your collection......



I will not ship..... must pickup in North NJ.



This offer has so many benefits.... I can't list them all



I just don't have the space or time to enjoy this setup as I should.



Here is a video sample .... use headphones...



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch5q-Y39Ggg



here is a short video shot today.....



https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/666619532/101a627af0



First of alll, to get into a deck with this package it would cost so much more..... people don't get into decks, because it's usually called a rich man's toy..... there is no finer sounding format.... expect to pay over $20K for a new setup....



This deck comes with version 3 of Otari's MX5050



This is a pro deck and works fantastically....



It has been modified by JOHN FRENCH and John Chester.... look them up and you will see, they are the go to combo to have your deck modified....



Also John upgraded the Flux heads..... as well as a complete overhaul..... never recorded a track.... so there is no wear....



Flux Magnetics heads from JRF



JRF Magnetic Sciences is a distributor for the complete line of FLUX Magnetics replacement heads. We carry in stock the Flux Magnetics ME line of heads for Studer A80 and Ampex ATR-102 1/2" 2-track mastering recorders. Precision manufacturing combined with Flux Magnetics’ proprietary ME (Mastering Extended Response) core design to provide superior tape stability, increased bias and record headroom, and 20Hz wavelength playback response at 30ips.



The preamp is from DeHavilland 222



Here are some quotes from her site....



"We master hundreds of tapes a year, and Kara's 222 tape preamp is our "GO-TO"

preamp when we do our mastering. It always is the most musical and best sounding

to make our titles the best they can be. It is a primary key in our mastering chain

to get the best sound for our releases."

----Robert Witrak, Chief Engineer, High Definition Tape Transfers (Oct. 2018)









"Pardon my Corroboree, [Antill on Everest Recordings] but the sound

was istakootik (that's how Corroborees say f**king) fabulous. The depth

was tremendously exciting, the air around instruments nothing short of

amazing. The sound was just as involving as I've always experienced from

deHavilland electronics, and gratifyingly less dark. It was analog heaven

without the $15,000 phono cartridge and the $150,000 platter.

-- Jason Serinus , Stereophile Online Dagogo 2010 report.





I wanted to include this note from a customer:



Hi Kara, I just wanted to let you know that the Model 222 arrived safely,

and it’s sounding wonderful in my system! It took me a while to get the heads

wired up directly, and I had some hum/grounding problems — but now all sorted out.

There’s a lovely purity and clarity of tone to the tape sound now, and the overall dynamics

are fantastic.

By the way, I love those NAB/IEC trim pots: being able to adjust the treble is really

useful, especially on Dolby tapes that otherwise often sound a little dull.

Also, I've tried running the 222 directly into my Macintosh 275 power amp:

this really does give the best sound of all! For serious tape listening sessions,

this definitely seems to be the way to go, even though it means re-routing

signal cables at the back each time.

So again, many thanks — this is a beautifully built preamp

and I’m delighted with the sounds coming out of my tapes now.

Cheers, Robin M , Taiwan , May 2016.







The HUBS and TAKE UP Reel are from United Audio..... mint condition.....



The stand is custom and has solid rolling wheels (the finest you could hope for) with locking wheels.....



As of now, I have a few tapes, which can be purchased separately.....



Some of the tapes have never been played..... some, only once.....