Re: [ARSCLIST] Magnetic Viewer information updated on my blog

["Richard L. Hess" <arclists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 05:13 PM 2007-06-21, Angie Dickinson Mickle wrote:
> Richard,
>
> Looks like a pretty convenient set-up.  I've been pretty happy with 
> the Plastiform viewer.  Even in the dry Colorado climate I haven't 
> had problems keeping the humidor filled.  But I will admit that 
> there are times when the signal on the tape is too soft to be seen 
> well.  Has the Sigma worked better for you in those situations?  I 
> also wasn't able to find a price on it.

Hi, Angie,

Keeping the humidor filled isn't too much of a problem, but mine got 
mildew-y and trying to get rid of that was the challenge.

I think the Sigma MV-95 is 5-10 dB more sensitive (relative to 
recorded fluxivity) than the Plastiform. It's also about 9-12 dB more 
expensive - in the Studer list group buy it was about $229 US IIRC, 
the magnifier was $88 CAD delivered with reticle.

Cheers,

Richard



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