Studer – A80-R – Professional 2-Track Master Tape Recorder – With Console

For sale: Studer A80-R Professional Master Tape Recorder, a legendary Swiss-made reel-to-reel machine developed for professional recording studios, broadcasting facilities and mastering applications.

The A80 series is renowned for its robust engineering, precision tape transport and modular electronics. Designed for demanding professional environments, these recorders became a studio standard and remain highly regarded among analogue recording enthusiasts.

This particular machine is the 2-track A80-R version, housed in its original-style floor-standing console. It features the classic brushed aluminium transport panel, large reel tables, professional audio connections and a comprehensive modular electronics section.

The recorder is fully working.

S/N: 5322 // Playing Hours: 2436 h

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Cosmetic condition:

Used vintage condition with cosmetic signs of age.

• Brushed aluminium transport panel presents well overall.

• Some scratches, marks and discolouration on the metal surfaces.

• Transport buttons show visible ageing and yellowing.

• Dark-grey console has various light scratches and handling marks.

• Some paint wear around the recessed side handles.

• Internal electronics and wiring are shown in the photographs.

• General cosmetic wear consistent with professional studio equipment of this age.

Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact cosmetic condition.

Working Condition:

• Fully working.

Specs:

• Type: 1/4-inch 2-track stereo master analoge recorder
• Bandtempi: 7,5 en 15 ips (inches per seconde)
• Equalisatie: CCIR
• Spoelen: AEG-DIN, CINE en Trident tot 12,5 inch
• Koppen: Butterfly-koppen (vlinderkoppen)
• Ingangen / Uitgangen: Gebalanceerde XLR I/O
• Spoeltijd: Ongeveer 100 seconden voor 760 meter band
• Voeding: Universele spanningskiezer (100–240V)
• Stroomverbruik: 250 W

Dimensions (LxWxH): 70 x 60 x 74 cm
Weight: 90 Kg
Volts: v (If it’s 200V or higher, you’ll need an adapter in the USA)

We ship worldwide.
For international shipping, import fee's apply. These vary per country, and are for the buyer to pay.
-Shipping in the EU up to 30 KG (max)
-Shipping outside of the EU up to 20 KG (max) Shown costs might vary. Please ask us for a shipping quote for the best rates!
-We kindly ask you to reach out for the best shiping rates. As rates vary per shipper, we can ask custom shipping quotes.
-For shipping our audio. We use special made boxes for us to protect the items. These boxes are very study, but add some weight to the parcel(s)

Please note: ‘’Whenever an item exceeds the weight noted above. Please ask for a shipping quote before making a purchase. The shipping costs are estimated in our shop because we do not know the shipping address. 

Picking up the item is also possible. It can be picked up in Alkmaar 

Delivery by us is also possible in some cases. Please reach out to us for more information about deliveries 
State of listing: If a listing is listed ''for parts or not working'' returns are not accepted.

When we offer our products with the notice ''Serviced'' or ''Fully serviced'' that means the device is either ''serviced'' with a new belt, and cleaned the pots, Or ''Fully serviced'' recapped, Quiescent current adjusted etc as expected from a full service