[QuadList] VPR-80 and VPR-6 - Similar?

[Charles Park Seward]

The VPR-6 was called the "Super 80" by engineering at Ampex.

They are similar but not the same. The 6 has a lot more features. I had several 80s in the past and own a 6 now. I may have some 6 manuals.

Best,
Park

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On Oct 12, 2013, at 12:55 AM, Steve Burgess <saburgess at btinternet.com> wrote:

> 
> Hi listers (and welcome Fred)
>  
> I have a VPR-80 and TBC-40 (Pal).  I'm thinking of buying a VPR-6 and TBC-6 (again, Pal) as a source of spares.
>  
> The former came with a full set of manuals, but the latter doesn't - so the plan is still to restore the VPR-80 rather than the VPR-6 (which I know is supposed to be a better model - and may be in better condition).
>  
> I'm assuming these models (made around the same time) have much in common, eg heads, power supply, deck parts and otherwise hard-to-source components, mechanical bits, etc.
>  
> Anyone with maintenance experience of both VPR-80s and VPR-6s who can confirm, or warn me of differences in those areas of the VPR-6 a restoration job will likely involve plundering?
>  
> Cheers
>  
> Steve
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