AMPEX 440C Servo Version COMPLETE Tape Deck with RARE Original Type 1/2" Heads

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AMPEX 440C Servo Version COMPLETE Tape Deck with RARE Original Type 1/2" Heads
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Details:
This listing includes one
Vintage AMPEX 440C Servo Version Tape Deck with RARE Original Type 1/2" 2 track heads, (2)
Ampex AG-440 Preamplifiers, (1) matching servo amplifier, and all of the necessary cables - as shown in the attached photos.
This is a rare and unusual deck that is set up for recording and playing 1/2" 2 track tapes at 30ips. The EQ cards appear to have been changed for AES or EBU equalization.
It appears Ampex may have done the conversion to half inch format as I have no paper work to absolutely confirm that is the case.
The heads appear to have almost no wear and look like new. Very Clean cosmetics with bright zinc on most surfaces. Everything appears complete including the correct power cord.
There is a date code sticker from Ampex marked 1978, which is very late for a 440 model - as the ATR series had been out since 1976.
This deck has been in storage for many years and originally came from a Nashville studio. It was likely a backup unit due to the condition.
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Unit was turned on and ran for several hours in play mode using a 30ips tape. Mechanical functions were checked and deck passed strong undistorted
signal
from half inch master tape.
A good cleaning of all contacts and full alignment is recommended for optimum operation. Tape tensions also could be reset for optimum tape handling with full 1/2" tape reels.
Please review all photos and be sure to ask any questions.
DM-SAM-4134 (100lbs unpacked)
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