[ARSCLIST] Scully Tape machine users group

[Ken Fritz <kftooldesign@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

  Gentleman.

  A few days ago I purchased three Scully 280 B tape machines. All  
are 1/4 " two track at 7 1/2 & 15 ips. All three have the servo drive  
but only two have servo amps. I have the record / play preamps for  
only two machines.

  All three machines were showroom display units at a Scully / Ampex  
dealer in New York city back in the stone ages. It was said that two  
of the  machines have less than 5 hours running time and the third  
slightly more. The condition of all three is as new. The tape path,  
heads and all cosmetic features show absolutely no signs of wear. All  
came with the full user and service manuals which also appear as  
though they were never used. I purchased them from the gentleman that  
owned the Scully dealership many years ago.

  I look forward to corresponding with other 280 B owners if there  
are any out there. While I plan on getting two machines up and  
running in a month or so, The third deck presents  a situation; keep  
it for repair parts if needed in the future, look for record play  
preamps and a servo amplifier that would be suitable for the Scully  
deck, or ????

  I'm hoping someone out there may have a suggestion or two. I'm an  
avid audiophile and would not use the machines in a professional venue.

  Ken Fritz, Richmond, Va