Revox B 286 Preamp/Tuner and B 242 Power Amp - Glorious Vintage High-End

Will Studer, the genial creator and founding father of the Studer/ReVox global organisation opened his company as the ”Will Studer, Factory for Electronic Equipment” in Herisau, Switzerland. Alongside the development and manufacture of high-voltage oscilloscopes, the young company soon turns to the development of reel to reel machines, initially marketed under the Dynavox name. With the Revox T26, Will Studer launches his first tape recorder under his own brand name. The device was a development based on the Dynavox and had such excellent quality that it was used in the professional world of broadcast. The Dynavox name was soon replaced by ReVox, the now world recognized moniker for analog recording mastery.

The legendary Beatles album “Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”, arguably the most innovative pop album of its time, is recorded with the Studer J37 at the Abbey Road Studios in London. The Studer-ReVox company dominates the area of advanced studio technology for decades.

Numerous musicians have always appreciated the outstanding quality of the Studer ReVox tape recorders. A milestone was certainly the legendary and trend-setting Sgt. Pepper album from the Beatles. And also other artists and musicians like David Barenboim, James Brown, Eric Clapton, Genesis, U2, Pink Floyd or the Vienna Philharmonic Symphony are only a small choice of "big names" in the music business having produced their records with our devices. But, ReVox is/was so much more than a professional quality recording  platform. Their home audio, albeit always with a commercial/professional vibe, were some of the most sought after components of their time. Heck, even today, Studer ReVox products are coveted the world over for their legendary perforance. Just amazing gear top to bottom and here at HHA, we have an entire rack of incredible classic ReVox components.

ReVox B286 Preamp/Tuner: The Revox B286 is a highly regarded tuner-preamplifier known for its exceptional Swiss build quality and excellent audio performance. It's considered a high-end piece of equipment, with a tuner section that is often praised as one of the best ever produced. The preamp section offers a wide array of features and functionalities expected from a high-end processor. 

Specifications

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.005%

Input sensitivity: 0.1mV (MC), 2.7mV (MM), 250mV (line)

Signal to noise ratio: 76dB (MC), 80dB (MM), 96dB (line)

Channel separation: 60dB (MM), 75dB (line)

Output: 500mV (line), 2V (Pre out), 6V (Pre out Max)

Dimensions: 18 x 6 x 13 inches

Weight: 20lbs

Year: 1985

ReVox B 242 Power Amp: The ReVox B242 is a powerful and well-regarded powerful power amplifier known for its high output (300 watts per side) and robust build. It was the largest power amplifier offered by ReVox during its production run in the 1980s. Users often praise its ability to drive a wide range of speakers with ample power and clarity. This amp is a beast an capable of powering ANY of the low sensitivity speakers of the 80s. No matter how tough a load you throw at it, this amp shines and brings the absolute best from your system. I remember hearing this combination with a set of Snell A a few years back at the Lawrence shop and I thought it was about the greatest sounding combination I had ever experienced... just special in every way.

Specifications

Power output: 200 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo), 600 watts into 8Ω (mono)

Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz

Total harmonic distortion: 0.03%

Damping factor: 200

Input sensitivity: 1.55V

Signal to noise ratio: 117dB

Speaker load impedance: 2Ω (minimum)

Dimensions: 450 x 152 x 360mm

Weight: 38lbs

Year: 1985

Both these components came from the same one owner who purchased the new in 1986. I cant express how truly cool this old ReVox gear is, you need to experience it for yourself and if you do, be prepared to be carting it away in your GTI. Both pieces fully serviced and perform flawlessly. Pair these guys with the B 226 CD player we also have offered and you have the baddest of Swiss audio stacks. Really all that!

HHA wants to keep these together and honestly, would love to see the 3rd Musketeer (B 226) roll out with the same new owner. Would be fitting as they make an incredible threesome.

Come to the Andover shop to hear these amazing Swiss marvels or buy with confidence here on this site.

ReVox B 242 Pre/Tuner & B 286 Power Amp: $3199 & add the B 226 CD player for a 10% discount on the entire 3 component package

* See our ad elsewhere on this site for the B 226