Collectors! - Ampex Grand Master aluminium reels - 26 cm reels with tape - 1980
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Description from the seller
A superb collector’s and studio-display bundle featuring four classic Ampex Grand Master 26 cm aluminium reels together with one legendary Ampex 406 26 cm aluminium reel — iconic pieces from the golden era of professional analogue recording.
These large-format 10.5-inch (26 cm) metal reels were the standard choice in professional broadcast studios, mastering houses, and serious audiophile setups throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Precision-machined from lightweight aluminium, they combine durability with unmistakable vintage studio aesthetics, making them highly sought-after for both functional reel-to-reel systems and display collections.
The Ampex Grand Master series became famous for its smooth tape handling, excellent balance, and association with high-end analogue mastering. The included Ampex 406 reel is particularly desirable, as 406 tape formulation was widely regarded for its warm analogue sound character and professional mastering capability.
Specifications
Brand: Ampex 1/4 inch
Model Series: Grand Master / 406
Quantity: 5 reels total
Reel Size: 26 cm / 10.5 inch
Material: Precision aluminium alloy
Reel Type: NAB studio reels
Era of Manufacture: Approx. late 1970s to mid-1980s
Compatibility: Professional and consumer reel-to-reel tape decks supporting 10.5-inch reels
Finish: Classic brushed aluminium with vintage studio styling
Perfect for:
Reel-to-reel enthusiasts
Vintage hi-fi collectors
Recording studio décor
Analogue audio display setups
Audiophile tape machine owners
A visually striking and increasingly collectible set that captures the spirit of the analogue studio age — ideal for machines from brands such as Revox, TEAC, Akai, Pioneer, Otari, and Studer.
Please see the detailed photographs provided as they form part of the description and sale. The sale will be considered final on payment.
Please note that vintage tape is not garanteed.
Please note that we will pack them in our custom double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy
A superb collector’s and studio-display bundle featuring four classic Ampex Grand Master 26 cm aluminium reels together with one legendary Ampex 406 26 cm aluminium reel — iconic pieces from the golden era of professional analogue recording.
These large-format 10.5-inch (26 cm) metal reels were the standard choice in professional broadcast studios, mastering houses, and serious audiophile setups throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Precision-machined from lightweight aluminium, they combine durability with unmistakable vintage studio aesthetics, making them highly sought-after for both functional reel-to-reel systems and display collections.
The Ampex Grand Master series became famous for its smooth tape handling, excellent balance, and association with high-end analogue mastering. The included Ampex 406 reel is particularly desirable, as 406 tape formulation was widely regarded for its warm analogue sound character and professional mastering capability.
Specifications
Brand: Ampex 1/4 inch
Model Series: Grand Master / 406
Quantity: 5 reels total
Reel Size: 26 cm / 10.5 inch
Material: Precision aluminium alloy
Reel Type: NAB studio reels
Era of Manufacture: Approx. late 1970s to mid-1980s
Compatibility: Professional and consumer reel-to-reel tape decks supporting 10.5-inch reels
Finish: Classic brushed aluminium with vintage studio styling
Perfect for:
Reel-to-reel enthusiasts
Vintage hi-fi collectors
Recording studio décor
Analogue audio display setups
Audiophile tape machine owners
A visually striking and increasingly collectible set that captures the spirit of the analogue studio age — ideal for machines from brands such as Revox, TEAC, Akai, Pioneer, Otari, and Studer.
Please see the detailed photographs provided as they form part of the description and sale. The sale will be considered final on payment.
Please note that vintage tape is not garanteed.
Please note that we will pack them in our custom double box and bubble wrap system and we pack for the safety of the item not for economy
Details
Multiple titles
No
Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
No
Artist/band (max 3)
Collectors!
Record title
Ampex Grand Master aluminium reels
Number of objects
5
Release country
United States
Release year (oldest)
1980
Case/sleeve condition
Various conditions
Media condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Record label
AMPEX Grand master reels. For the collector
Autographed by a famous person
No
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