beatcomber
AK Member
(double post - oops!)
Help me understand teac r2r's
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nitrous
96 dB freak!
I believe the Teac A-3440 is essentially the same machine, or predecessor, to the Teac 40-4.
beatcomber
AK Member
Doesn't the A-3440 have a built-in mixer?
KentTeffeteller
Gimpus Stereophilus!
Hi,
The Teac A3440 doesn't have a built in mixer. Very excellent performance and durable, well made transport. Reliable as they come. :tresbon:
The Teac A3440 doesn't have a built in mixer. Very excellent performance and durable, well made transport. Reliable as they come. :tresbon:
Jay Pemberton
Active Member
I'm sure quite a number of the A series Teacs will do CCIR/IEC EQ, it's just that the changeover from NAB requires some parts value changes (and perhaps some rewiring) to accomplish this, on the repro preamp cards. The service manual for my 2300S (which includes relevant data for all versions of this and the 3300S machines as well) shows the differing combinations.
geigercountR
New Member
I agree, the Teac X-2000R is a great deck if you need all the bells and whistles, but I think the Otari MX-5050 blows it away in performance since I have owned both! You can get a good Otari on the Bay for less than the Teac.
Mopic5
Super Member
After seeing Ozric’s fine collection of X-series, latter day TEAC RtRs in action, I must admit they are much better overall than my old collection of AN-series 4010s and 6010s. Standing out in my memory of these decks were the feather smooth transports that’s got to be super kind to the media. The ANs transport is kludgey and harsh by comparison.
Where the ANs have a leg up over these latter day TEAC decks are in the AC capstan motors that never seem to die. The DC motors of the X-series definitely seem to have a shorter service life. And for those who want to enter into the world of RtoR on a budget and are willing to roll up their sleeves for a bit of linkage re-lube, the AN series can be a great bargain. A couple of 4010 GSLs or 6010 GSLs (one for parts – one for go) can often be had for well under a $100 each.
- Mario
Where the ANs have a leg up over these latter day TEAC decks are in the AC capstan motors that never seem to die. The DC motors of the X-series definitely seem to have a shorter service life. And for those who want to enter into the world of RtoR on a budget and are willing to roll up their sleeves for a bit of linkage re-lube, the AN series can be a great bargain. A couple of 4010 GSLs or 6010 GSLs (one for parts – one for go) can often be had for well under a $100 each.
- Mario
If you are finaly decided on TEAC and want the best there's no way around the X-2000M.
But, however, there are other brands doing just as well and better.
"dolph"
But, however, there are other brands doing just as well and better.
"dolph"
Vintage TX
Analog forever
For your purpose I would pick a Teac A-3440 or Teac X-1000R /2000R model.
A good 3440 will bring you full analog sound on 7-1/2 speed with high bias tape, it's a multi-track machine but can be used as a regular 4-track (track 1+3)
or if prefer built in DBX noise reduction X-1000 R / X-2000 R + slower speed option then 3440, more bells and whistles is the difference.
But look around before buying, and local sales with options to test and listen is another thing to consider.
Hope this helps:thmbsp:
sssmokin99
Well-Known Member
My "backup" for my Akai GX-747 is a Teac A-3300SX; I use both with outboard dBX type II units. The "A" series cannot be beat for durability and bang for the buck.
also i find that the Teac A-3340 (one i nearly bought but since i cant use the 15 ips i passed on it) and Teac 3440 have the 15 ips speeds....also...
the Akai GX-365 and x-360 have the 15 ips speeds..curious huh..they provided with the deck a smaller size pinch roller and the sleeve to enlarge the capstan....
the Akai GX-365 and x-360 have the 15 ips speeds..curious huh..they provided with the deck a smaller size pinch roller and the sleeve to enlarge the capstan....