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Revox A77

Hi-fi enthusiasts and tape-echo builders wanting a reliable vintage 2-track deck.

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Strengths

  • Renowned prosumer build quality that still runs reliably decades later
  • Genuinely portable 7-inch reel format compared to studio decks
  • Clean, neutral sound reproduction prized by tape-echo and hi-fi enthusiasts alike

Trade-offs

  • No noise reduction, so tape hiss is more audible than on later dbx/Dolby-equipped decks
  • No pitch control limits creative speed manipulation

Full Specifications

Full technical specifications for the Revox A77
SpecificationValue
BrandRevox
ModelA77
Era1967
Typical Price TierMid-Range ($250–800)
Tape Speeds3.75 IPS / 7.5 IPS
Track Count2
Reel Size7"
Tape Width0.25"
Head Configuration3-head (erase/record/playback)
Noise ReductionNone
VarispeedNo
Pitch Control RangeNone

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Match57
Audio Fidelity80
Flexibility35
Ease of Maintenance60
Tonal Neutrality52

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