Ampex F44 ‘Fine Line’

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Two Ampex F-44s with a large box of tapes (classical, brass bands, shows, Barbara Streisand, etc.). While both deck power on a seem to mechanically function I was unsuccessful in getting them to output sound. Only spent a few minutes playing with them so user error could be the issue. Sold as is and bundled. Note: comes with original documentation, promotional materials and a few extra goodies. Price negotiable - buyer pays shipping

Technical Details

Ampex
F44 'Fine Line'
Mid High Fidelity
Consumer
Tube
USA
1/4 Rec/PB
3 3/4, 7 1/2
7"
3
Permalloy
Stereo
NAB
No
110-120v
7 / 10
7 / 10
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Description

The F-44 Fine Line was only available for about 2 years (64-65) and was the last consumer tubed Ampex.
The big improvement in the F-44 was going to a Hysteresis motor in place of the induction motors used in older models.
Also note dual meters instead of the single switchable meter found on both the 960 and 1200 series.
A four-track, tube powered portable professional stereo recorder with two speeds (7½ & 3¾ ips) and a frequency response of 50Hz to 15kHz +-2dB.

Additional Info

Dimensions: F4452: 13 x 15 x 7½”  (330 x 381 x 190 mm)

Weight: F4452: 28 lbs (12.7 kg)

F4460: 17½ x 15 x 9½” (444.5 x 381 x 241 mm) /

F4460: 36 lbs (16.4 kg) / quarter-track stereo

Audio output power: 1.5 watts per channel (F4470)