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Old 08-28-2010, 11:52 PM
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Originally Posted by jr_tech View Post
It appears that the VTR sits down inside the cabinet, which constrains it to only using the 8" reels, and not the 11.5" reels ...
I don't think there is sufficient evidence from the photo to conclude that full sized reels would be obstructed ?

I just picked up a couple of similar mid sixties Ampex's. Large 5-in helical scan headwheel & offset reel heights. They have a solid Made-in-USA quality.
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