"still_trackin" Not much available online about
these machines. Since I already have a great tube preamp....Audio
Research SP-11 MK II, it doesn't really make too much sense running
other components thru the Revere and then into the preamp.
When I put together the other system which might be solid state
gear, I might give it a try to see if it gives it a warmer sound. I
know that cd players are available with tubes in the output stage, but
I'm not sure if running a source thru the revere would benefit the
same way.
I will test the T-2200 with a few of the 7.5 Ampex tapes that I
have.....Beatles,Stones,Zep,Tull etc., hard to find these tapes even
on e Bay at reasonable prices. Not sure if paying $25.00+ for other
titles would be worth it. Thanks again for the Revere info and I'll
keep you posted when I get it up and running.


If your Revere set is a single ended tube amp, it will add even-order
harmonics to the line source you put through it. Presently that is about
the best sound you can get on the planet. If it is a push-pull design set,
you will add both even and odd order harmonic coloration- which is not as
good, but still better than straight solid state amplification.

If you research that model number on Ebay and on the net, you'll eventually
find the info on tubes you need. As you can see here, no one gave you a
definite tube listing, all general answers. (DB bs'd through with another
long, boring, general answer with no specifics)

The problem with CD and digital sound in general, is it has no soul- it's
too perfect. Kind of like a really hot looking chick, that turns out to be
a cloned robot and not real. The coloration of a single ended tube set,
adds needed realism to a CD.

You will still get your best results with a clean analog source though. CD
sacrifices a lot, to get low/zero background noise.

3M is good stuff- Revere also made cameras which were very high quality for
their day.