HISTORY OF CONSUMER REVOX ANALOG RECORDERS
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I. The Tube Era: Classic Valve Sound (1950s–1960s)
This era established Revox's reputation for high-quality audio equipment designed for the serious amateur or small broadcast operation.
| Model | Year | Significance / Technology | |
| D-36 | 1960 | Stereo Tube Recorder Part of the early 36-series machines 2-Track or 4-Track stereo; used tube/valve circuitry . | |
| G-36 | 1963 | Tube Classic The last tube-based machine before the shift to solid-state Known for its warm, classic valve sound; popular among audiophiles . | . |
II. The Workhorse Era: Solid-State Dominance (1967–1980)
This period saw the introduction of the legendary A-77 and B-77, which utilized solid-state electronics and the professional 3-motor transport system, defining the high-end consumer deck market globally
| Model | Year | Significance / Feature | |
| A-77 | 1967 - 1977 | Semi-Pro A global best-seller was approx. 450,000 units First fully solid-state Revox Featured 3-motor transport, electronic speed control, and modular plug-in electronics for reliability . | |
| A-700 | 1973 | Hi-Fi Flagship The top-tier consumer model of the 1970s Featured a highly stable quartz-controlled capstan motor, 3speeds, and a built-in mixing console . | |
| B-77 | 1977 - 1990 | Hi-Fi Semi-Pro Recorder A modernized, refined successor to the A-77 Featured improved logic control, electronic braking, and a modular design that ensured long-term serviceability . |
III. The Microprocessor & Semi-Pro Era (1980–1996)
As technology advanced, Revox bridged the gap between home use and professional radio/small studio applications with advanced features borrowed directly from Studer
| Model | Year | Significance / Feature | |
| PR-99 | 1980 - 1993 | Semi-Professional Hi-Fi Recorder The most-used Revox in broadcasting and project studios Based on the B-77 transport, but added professional features like balanced XLR inputs/outputs, variable speed, and an electronic real-time counter ( Mk II / Mk III version ) . | |
| C-270 | 1988 | Master Analog Recorder A late-era design developed with Studer technology Featured the final evolution of the 1/4-inch analog transport under the Revox brand before the company transitioned to digital products . | |
| C-274 C-278 | 1988 | Multi-Track Versions Multitrack versions of the C-270 ( 4-track and 8-track ) for project studios . |
The legacy of Revox is cemented by its ability to deliver near-professional audio performance and legendary reliability in a package accessible to a broader audience, making models Revox A-77 and B-77 staples in countless homes and small studios.
Reviewed by: Orest Voznyi, founder of HIEND-AUDIO
