Technical Details
Brand: Ampex
Model:601
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Tube
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1960 - 1964
Original Price: $595
Tracks:1/2 Rec/PB
Speeds: 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 10.5"
Number of heads: 3
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 1
Auto Reverse?:No
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA
Frequency Response:30 to 15kHz (7½ ips)
Wow and Flutter:.02% (7½ ips)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:55 dB
Sound quality rating:7 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 7/ 10
Weight: 28 Lbs.
Additional Details
Description
This was the last of the tube-type ‘slim line’ professional portables from Ampex and was superseded by the AG/660. Almost unchanged from the early ’50’s model 600, Ampex had taken this design about as far as they could. Separate record and playback amplifiers with three heads, a single motor and a frequency response of 30 to 15kHz at 7½ (this was a single speed recorder with some machines offering the slower 3¾ ips option). The 601 was available in single track, dual track or two track Stereo, the 601-2 (Pictured)
Additional Info
Fast-forward and rewind time 90 seconds / 1200 feet
Prices When New
Model 6022-01 Stereo 7½ ips portable $875.00
Model 6022-07 Stereo 3¾ ips portable $875.00
Model 6022-02 Stereo 7½ ips unmounted $795.00
Model 602-01 Mono Half-track 7½ ips portable $625.00
Model 602-17 Mono Half-track 3¾ ips portable $625.00
Model 602-03 Mono Half-track 7½ ips unmounted $575.00
Model 602-02 Mono Full-track 7½ ips portable $625.00
Model 602-04 Mono Full-track 7½ ips unmounted $575.00