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I would also recommend the Roland units. I currently have an RE-201 andan SRE-555. There is really nothing like them. Far more versatile thanan Echoplex. Than Roland line breaks down more or less like this:

1. RE-101 First unit introduced. Six different echo modes. 3 singleand 3 with feedback.

2. RE-201 Like the 101 but with spring reverb.

3. RE-301 Includes all the above plus a BBD chorus. Footpedal controlof tape speed.

4. RE-501 All the above plus Sound on Sound and Balanced I/O. Compandingfor Noise reduction.

5. SRE-555 Identical to the 501 but rack mountable. Weighs a ton!

6. RE-150 Similar to the 101 but produced later. Mostly IC design.

As david mentioned be careful when purchasing. Due to the mechanicalnature machine condition can vary enormously. Try before you buy if atall possible. You often see these units on Ebay and they can get quiteexpensive. Check local vintage guitar shops as well. Prices seem to rangefrom about $200.00 to $800 depending on model and condition. I have theManuals and service docs for all units should you or any other person onthis list ever need them. Feel free to email me privately if you have morequestions. Also check this link at Music Machines for more info. MusicMachines: Roland/effects . Charles.

Dave Bradley wrote:

The Roland kicked butt. I had an RE-201 for years,wish I still did. It is
much more hi-fi than the echoplex, and had a much longer lengthtape which
lasted longer. I think the echoplex could do longer delays, however,cause
you could move the head farther from the record head. The Rolandalso had a
spring verb unit as a bonus.

Be careful buying an old mechanical tape unit - the heads are probablyno
longer replaceable, and you'll have to make your own tapes whenthey need
replacement. Use a tape with a heavy backing.

I'm not familiar with the Vox, so I can't speak about it.

Dave Bradley
Principal Software Engineer
Engineering Animation, Inc.
daveb@...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: james holloway [mailto:jimh54@...]
> Sent: Wednesday, May 03, 2000 8:40 AM
> To: motm@egroups.com
> Subject: [motm] Echoes revisited
>
>
> I'm thinking of buying either a Vox echo unit or an Echoplex
> unit. even the
> Roland may be a possibility. Any one of the learned minds out
> there have an
> opinion as to which would be better or are they both about the
> same? I want
> the old analog (tape loop) type of effect. Also how much wouldbe a fair
> price?
> Thanks.
 

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