QUALITY New and USED Ampex MM 1200 Parts...
If you own a MM 1100 or a MM 1200 Ampex Recorder, go here to
see my recommended list of spare parts you should have.
Go To Spare lists
To Order Parts use the email link at the bottom of this page...
Note - I am running OUT of Ampex MM1200 parts quickly....
and I do not think I will be able to get more parts in stock soon.
If you need something I still have in sotck Don't delay ordering it !
AMPEX MM 1200 NEW PARTS !!!!
Athan 2 inch Pinch Rollers
>>> NEW - New stock - polyurethane (the best!) comes with bearings.
We NO LONGER STOCK THIS PART...
Purchase them directly from Athan on their eBay Store :
Tension Bar >>> NEW - Original Ampex stock !!! for MM 1200 and MM 1100
cost ALL SOLD !!!
Ampex Part# 4270131
This unit is made out of beryllium - a very light and costly metal.
The ENTIRE tension system relys on this unit.... and over time it WILL crack
as it is basically wiggling back and forth, and has been doing so for decades.
Once it cracks, all your tensions will go bad....
AMPEX used - great condition - MM1200 2 Inch Tape Recorder Parts
NOTE: we are running OUT of Ampex MM1200 Transport Cards
along with many other MM1100 and MM1200 parts.
Do NOT delay if you want anything we still have listed...
we will NOT be getting replacement stock in....
so buy now if you want spares or need good cards !
Good Used MM1200 parts - stock as of July 2023
AMPEX MM 1200 HEADS ( Used )
AMPEX HEADS
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AMPEX MM 1200 - MM1100 HEADS ( Used )
COMPLETE AMPEX 24 track headstack
- for MM1100 and MM1200 tape recorders
about 10% - 15% life left on the heads, good condition
Note: Headstack has TWO Scrape-Flutter idlers !!!
Cost: $ 3,000.00 for the complete headstack
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AMPEX MM 1200 - MM1100 16 track COMPLETE Headstack !!!
RARE !!! RARE !!!
COMPLETE AMPEX 16 track headstack
- for MM1100 and MM1200 tape recorders
about 50% life left on the heads, good condition
Note: Headstack has the normal one Scrape-Flutter idlers
Cost: $ 4,500.00 for the complete headstack
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Stationary 2 inch tape guides $50 NOTE: You REALLY should switch to the Roller Guides
for better performance if you have the stationary guides
Stationary Guides were are NOT standard on the MM1200 by the way....
2 inch Pinch Rollers - used but still OK - all sold !
2 inch MM 1200 Tape Lifter Sleeve NEW - new stock !!! Order these directly from Athan
Audio relays: We no longer sell Audio Relays. Note: there is nothing special about them,
they are STANDARD R10 style relays available from most electronics suppliers.... 24 Volt 4PDT Form D
Best is to get ones specially designed for very very low signal levels for the Sync/Repro Relays.
These Relays are often called "Dry" contact relays...
AMPEX MM1200 Audio Cards (used)
MM 1200 Audio Switcher Card (no relays included) 2 units left that need repairs $95 each
Record Card no EQ insert
Repro Card no EQ insert has 199 xmfr (15 / 7.5 ips)
Repro Card no EQ insert has 044 xmfr (30 / 15 ips)
PURC Bias cards - for gapless punch-ins! 4 left that need repairs
ON SALE $ 50.00 each - as-is, needs repair
Record Card EQ insert (15 / 7.5 ips)
Repro Card EQ insert very few left
Repro Card head transformers 4580044 (044) for 30/15 ips card conversions $65
Repro Head Transformer 4580068 (068) $65
Ampex Miscellanious stuff:
AMPEX OBSOLETE ICs......VERY LIMITED STOCK
Getting impossible to find anywhere....
These are NEW - OLD STOCK - UNUSED IC's
Since IC's are easily damaged these ICs are NOT returnable.
We are ONLY selling these in an AS-NEEDED basis for you own repairs...
NOTE THAT THESE ICs ARE EXPENSIVE - they're OBSOLETE!!
They haven't been made for years and years... and are extreemly hard to find.
MC 846 MC 668 MC 665 MC 680 MC 661
U6A9950 (cap servo) MC 853 (cap servo) U6A9601 (cap servo)
NOTE: we have a HEAVY Spam block on our mail...
you must put the word Ampex or MCI or Studer or Otari into the subject line !!!