Technical Details
Brand: Ampex
Model:863
Category:Vintage
Application:Consumer
Electronics:Solid State
Equalization:NAB
Country of Manufacture:USA
Release dates:1965 - 1968
Tracks:1/4 Rec/PB
Speeds: 1 7/8, 3 3/4, 7 1/2
Max Reel Size("): 7"
Number of heads: 2
Head Composition: Permalloy
Head Configuration: Stereo
# Motors: 1
Voltage(s): 110-120v
Outputs: RCA, 1/4" Headphone
Frequency Response:(all 3 dB): 7½ ips: 50Hz to 15kHz
Wow and Flutter:0.25% at 3¾ and 0.15% at 7½ ips
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:43dB at 3¾ and 46dB at 7½ ips
Sound quality rating:6 / 10
Long-term reliability rating: 6/ 10
Additional Details
Description
The 800 series was a single motor, solenoid controlled, three speed, quarter-track stereo recorder
based on the same deck design of the Ampex 2070.
Features included dual-capstan drive, two heads, quality aluminium flywheel, separate bass and treble controls, fully transistorized circuitry and auto-reverse on playback.
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Additional Info
Rewind speed: 2 minutes 40 seconds for 1200ft / Audio output power: 6 watts RMS per channel / Dimensions: 19 x 13½ x 7½” (483 x 343 x 190 mm) / Weight: 37 lbs ( 18.8 kg) / quarter-track stereo