Studer A820 1/4-inch master tape recorder (Biased for 911)

Studer A820 is a machine that was made by perfectionists for perfectionists and this is exactly what bring A820 to the top of that generations list of the most industry-infuencing tape machines.

The concept of the STUDER A820 is based on such values as stability, precision, and ruggedness. Key elements employed by Studer are not only a superb transport with DC motors, advanced servo circuits, and flexible audio electronics but also the operating philosophy: a synergy between all the machines in the system that is achieved by the software that seamlessly connects all the pieces.

STUDER A820 is a "fast", highly responsive machine that treats your valuable tapes very gently. It is is equipped with 5 rugged, high-torque motors: 3 DC motors for the tape transport and 2 synchronous motors for the low-noise pinch roller unit.

Studer A820 is an accurate, atable, compact, and absolutely professional piece of equipment that will ensure the very best care for your master tracks.

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

VAT (Value Added Tax) can be deducted if you have a company with a valid EU VAT number or if you're based outside of the EU. Non-EU buyers pay all and any import tax and duty as regulated by their local customs.