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Old 02-18-2016, 09:36 PM
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I want to see that! One more reason to attend the ETF Convention!
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Old 02-18-2016, 09:46 PM
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I still find 900# hard to believe.
Maybe we should request the Ohio D.O.T. bring a portable scale to the convention so it can be weighed.
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Old 02-18-2016, 09:49 PM
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There is NO WAY...one could EVER...get that beast into a pickup truck in ANY way !! And it would take at least SIX MEN...to LIFT it !!
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Old 02-19-2016, 12:19 AM
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I wonder if the camera was included in the weight.

And what's he doing anyway, checking her pores?

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Old 02-19-2016, 08:48 AM
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What is brand of camera he is using?
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Old 02-19-2016, 10:01 AM
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As far as transportation goes, one would hope that the wood cabinetry was not relied upon for protection/support of individual components in transit. The heavier components were probably removed and transported in their own cases/crates, making it easier to handle throughout the move process, and protecting them properly from transport shocks, which is the real potential killer. (Hence, the Ampex engineer required for re-assembly.) High weight + high G-shocks = bad news, every time.

Hopefully the current owners will take a similar approach for their cross-town/country trip. They could, of course, take an approach similar to that of most of the major TV companies of the day: Tack a handle on top and call it a portable.

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Old 02-24-2016, 12:17 PM
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The $30,000 price tag included a personalized plaque and installation by an Ampex service engineer.
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Does it still have its engraved plaque and if so, what's on it?
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Old 02-24-2016, 12:21 PM
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A warning, though. It is not certain that it will be at the Convention. We are not even sure it will come to the museum.
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Old 02-24-2016, 12:22 PM
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Hopefully we will see in late April !!
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Old 02-24-2016, 10:14 PM
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Their consumer products were made in Elk Grove IL for lower production and shipping costs? vs producing/shipping from their Silicon Valley Calif HQ?

Their Pro gear was, of course, easy to work on, but some of their consumer products were a nightmare - I'm thinking of the 950 series hybrid ATRs - you didn't want to have to dismantle one - but you had to - because the rubber belts would melt & stick to the pulleys (they came out with an improved retrofit belt kit for dealers).

Eeek! that looks like a 950 audio tape recorder in there. Not to worry, just leave it in there as they are quite sharp looking in appearance.
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