JRF Half-Inch 2-track Conversion Kits Price List

Mastering to analog half-inch two-track has, for over 20 years, been recognized as the format of choice and, in spite of digital, continues to grow in popularity. Since 1979, JRF/ Magnetic Sciences has been involved in head design and now offers kits for the following tape machines:


Ampex ATR102 1/2-inch 2-track Kits & options include:
1. Flux Magnetics Extended performance "ME" series Erase, Record, Playback Heads-mounted and optically aligned on converted 1/4" to 1/2" assembly (supplied by customer).	$2245.00
2. Same as #1 mounted on assembly supplied by JRF	2875.00
3. Transport Kit includes; Roller Guides & two Reel Holdowns	480.00


Studer A80 VU & RC 1/2 inch 2-track Kits & options include:
1. JRF's own PLX line of premium quality Erase, Record, Playback Heads mounted and optically aligned on converted 1/4" to 1/2" assembly (supplied by customer)	$2325.00
2. Same as #1 with Flux Magnetics extended performance heads	2895.00
3. Transport Kit includes: two-Tape Tension Sensor roller assemblies, two-Reel Holdowns, one-Guide Roller (left), one-Move Sensor Roller (right), one-Stabilizer Roller, one-Pinch Roller (all with C- 7 Swiss bearings)	1450.00
4. Studer reconditioned head block assembly	675.00


Otari MTR 10/12 1/2 inch 2-track Kits & options include:
1. Complete half-inch 2-track head assembly with PLX Extended Performance Heads, optically aligned. (Specify 2-channel or 4-channel machine conversion)	2125.00
2. Transport Kit includes: all Rollers, Reel Holdowns, Pinch Roller and a complete 2-channel Electronics Modification kit with all required components and detailed instructions	895.00

MCI JH110 A/B/C 1/2 inch 2-track Kits & options include:
1. JRF's own PLX line of premium quality Erase, Record, Playback Heads mounted and optically aligned on converted 1/4" to 1/2" assembly (supplied by customer)	$1845.00
2. MCI reconditioned head block assembly	325.00
3. Transport Kit includes; three Roller guides, one Dancer Roller guide, two Reel hubs, and one Pinch Roller	690.00


Sony APR 5000 1/2 inch 2-track Kits & options include:
1. JRF's own PLX line of premium quality Erase, Record, Playback Heads mounted and optically aligned on converted 1/4" to 1/2" assembly (supplied by customer)	$1890.00
2. Sony reconditioned head block assembly	375.00
3. Transport Kit includes: three Roller Guide conversion caps, Pinch Roller, and two Reel Holdowns	425.00

JRF also offers used/reconditioned heads and assemblies when available. Yes..we can put together 1/2" 2-track heads for other machines such as Ampex 350 & 440, Mincom M23, M64 & M79, Otari MTR15, Studer C37, A820 and most tube and custom applications.

In some cases, even ONE-INCH 2 TRACK!

If it's ANALOG, Give us a call!
Phone 973-579-5773 ................. FAX 973-579-6021