[QuadList] Transistors for Ampex AVR-2?

[Steve Davis]

We are weighing the purchase of an Ampex AVR-2 vs. an Ampex VR-1200.  The AVR-2 is loaded with proprietary IC chips which are an obvious concern for replacement if (when) they fail.  The AVR-2 is more versatile and uses discrete components on the boards so it is ostensibly more straightforward to repair.  However, the transistors are germanium, which are hard to come by in 2009.  Does anyone have an opinion on this and, better yet, does anyone have a good source for replacement components for the AVR-2?

Many thanks,
Steve Davis




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