<html><head></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; "><div>I'm advised that the machines are Ampex VPR-2B's in cabinets. One has a serial plate (perhaps from the owner) of VT213.</div><div><br></div><div>There is a set of manuals : Video Production Recorder, Digital Tuner Base Corrector and Training</div><div><br></div><div>I've asked what the cabinets look like... whether it's a short roll-around without monitoring, or an overbridge style.</div><div><br></div><div>Ted</div><div><br></div><br><div><div>On Jan 6, 2012, at 9:23 AM, Ted Langdell wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><blockquote type="cite">
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