david wrote:

Alactronics mods 102's as well. I know part of what Bob does is update
the electronics that control spinning the reels, as I have heard the
stock machine can occasionally go a little wild.

The transport controls are actually pretty stable, although you can get
them into weird modes if they are out of alignment. And they do take a
lot of alignment.

Anyone out there know enough to compare what Bob Alach does to one of
these compared to Spitz?

Spitz basically replaces the I/O modules with higher grade ones, if you
want. Since you don't have to use the I/O modules at all, this may or
may not be significant. Otherwise he mostly keeps the machines stock but
he does excellent refurbishment work. Dunno with Alach does.

Also, how much of a dif is there sonically between the 1/4" and 1/2"?

It's considerable. I like 1/4" better most of the time. But 1/2" is
currently very fashionable.
--scott

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