Revox B77 MKII - Repair and Test Update

[@skinkle777]

Boy... What a fantastically organized workshop. It's a credit to you, I just wish you were in the UK..!

[@almandog]

Thank you. I like to keep things as clean as possible.

[@almandog]

I am now for a few weeks in April.

[@АопргАорщпшр]

Вы серьёзно🙂

[@irawong7958]

You're the Revox king! Fantastic work.

[@almandog]

No. I am now where near getting to an Expert Level on the Revox tape decks. I am still learning and I like it.

[@almandog]

Hello: Not true at all. Not Revox King at all. Still learning. These decks can be tricky so the key is patience.

[@ferraridinoman]

15 and 1/2 and 3 and 3/4 inches a second?? Wow! Now theres a REAL rare machine!

[@almandog]

This Revox B77 only operate at 7.5ips and 15ips. Sorry if I made a mistake in the video.

[@jeffsimon9594]

@@almandog No, I think the Revox B77 operates at 7.5ips and 3.75ips. The PR99 is 7.5ips and 15ips.

[@Shiniobi]

No the High speed version of the b77 mkii runs at 15 and 7 1/2

[@davidle6919]

You are the best Almando

[@almandog]

Not an expert by no means. But thanks for your comment.

[@tspinks]

Hi Almando What an interestng video which I really enjoyed watching. You certainyl do some excellent work :-) Thanks and I am looking forward to watching the update after calibration and tension adjustment Tony (UK)

[@almandog]

Tony: Sorry that I didn't do a video of the calibration. I have always stated that I can't work and do the video at the same time. I will try to do a calibration video one day. But no promises.

[@almandog]

Thank you. I really enjoy this hobby but those Revox B77 and PR99 tape recorder are hard to find these days.

[@almandog]

Hello: Thanks for your comments. Thus deck was Fully restored and has been sold.

[@davelordy]

Great video !

[@rty1955]

I restore Amped 2" quad broadcast video tape machines thay weight about 1 ton. With 2 electro-.mechanical servo systems and 2 electronic servos, not to mention all the delicate alignment procedures, working on audio tape machines are a walk in the park!

[@almandog]

Good for you. I only like to work on Revox decks.

[@rty1955]

@@almandog still get parts for it? The quads are very old are very tough to come by. Because of this, some circuits have to be redesigned using modern parts.

[@markhewins8517]

Not in Uk? aargh! I wish you’d fix mine

[@fjnicholas3145]

Hi YOu were great man, very slow and steady, will I able to ask some questions please? I live in East London>

[@almandog]

I was in London last week. Now I am back home in USA. I went to Arsenal vs Leister City. Please post your tape questions at www.tapeheads.net you will get many people to respond. Thanks for checking out the chanel.

[@CharlesBeauregard]

Have you succeeding to fix the dragging tape issue with the large reel when you press play at 7:55 min ? I have the same behavior and not sure what to look for. Thanks

[@almandog]

It was the pinch solenoid. It was not engaging correctly. I pulled it apart, cleaned it up properly ensuring that it is bone dry, and no oil or grease on it. I also adjusted the brakes, ensuring that they engaged at the same time. That's what I did to correct the problem. You should also post your questions on www.tapeheads.net. There all the experts will respond to you.

[@robertgoff4528]

Hi Almondo. Who in the California area would you recommend is very good at working on a Revox b77? I have a high speed half track unit that works well in every area but will not go into record mode. Plays back prerecorded tape fine. Transport works great. I live in Northern Nevada but driving any distance to a qualified repair shop is not a problem for me.

[@almandog]

Hello: Go to tapeheads.net and search for Tinman. He is in LA area I believe. He is a Revox, Studer, and Tascam/Teac reel to reel tape recorder expert.

[@irawong7958]

Hi, Almando. I live in Honolulu and have a B77 case that I was going to throw out. Would you like to have it? I have no use for it since I purchased on after-market case for my B77. Let me know.

[@almandog]

Thank you. But I don't have any B77 that need a case. Plus, I build my own side panels for B77 and PR99. You can try ebay. Thanks again.

[@uncle-dj5701]

A modification to the tape transport board will solve the slight tape spill......ASK ALEX

[@DavidChampoux]

Hi Almando. Are you selling those Revox R2R, or only refurbishing them for your own use/collection?

[@almandog]

It's just a hobby of mine. When I have more than I can handle or have space for, I will liquidate.

[@drghanem]

I wish you were here in Sweden and I would ask you to refurbish my Revov b77

[@almandog]

Hello: Please post your questions to www.tapeheads.net You will get many experts on tape decks to help you for free. KZbin is not the right place for technical support.

[@eduardoandreoli3118]

How much does that mantainance cost?

[@almandog]

Total cost is close to $700.

[@almandog]

I meant to say parts cost in excess of $700. I buy only the good stuff so it cost a bit more. I don't know about labor as this is a hobby and I don't do repairs for anyone.

[@eduardoandreoli3118]

@@almandog thanks Almando, do you know who work repairing this units?

[@almandog]

It sounds like you have one. Which one do you have? If you are in California I can recommend someone.

[@eduardoandreoli3118]

@@almandog revox b77 high speed 7 1/2 & 15 ips, made in germany

[@DJJUANG2000]

Wharf city/state ase you in?

[@almandog]

Hawaii.

[@DJJUANG2000]

@@almandog Nice!!! I an seeking a B77 restored. I’m in LA. Do you ship?

[@almandog]

Yes I just completed a reservation of a B77. And I do ship the ones I have for sale.

[@DJJUANG2000]

@@almandog what’s your e-mail?

[@almandog]

Let me have yours and go from there, give me an alternate.

[@davidle6919]

You are the best Almando

[@almandog]

Thanks for the comments, but I am still learning and enjoying this hobby.