Revox B77 MKIII Stereo Tape Recorder
One of the most celebrated names in reel-to-reel recording is back. Revox has revived its legendary B77 with the B77 MKIII Stereo Tape Recorder, bringing the unmistakable experience of open-reel analogue audio into the modern high-end hi-fi system.
Originally introduced in 1979, the Revox B77 became one of the defining tape machines of its generation, earning an enviable reputation for engineering quality, reliability and exceptional sound. The new B77 MKIII takes that heritage as its starting point, but this is far more than a simple reissue.
Revox has comprehensively re-engineered the machine, with completely revised audio electronics designed using modern components and development techniques. Improved original Revox tape heads offer significantly extended service life, while the company’s proven direct-drive motors remain at the heart of the transport system. The B77 MKIII continues to be manufactured at the Revox facility in Villingen, Germany.
Classic analogue, modern engineering
The B77 MKIII has been created for both serious listening and high-quality stereo recording. It supports tape speeds of 7.5 and 15 inches per second and offers switchable CCIR and NAB equalisation, allowing compatibility with a wide range of professional and commercially available tapes.
Balanced XLR inputs and outputs bring the B77 firmly into modern high-end systems, while adjustable recording and playback settings provide the flexibility expected from a serious reel-to-reel machine.
A digital tape counter has also been introduced, but Revox has deliberately retained the wonderfully tactile character of the original. Operation remains based around physical controls and dedicated logic rather than touchscreens, apps or unnecessary software.
From the studio to the listening room
There is something uniquely involving about listening to music on open-reel tape. With no digital conversion between the original analogue recording and playback, a high-quality master tape can deliver extraordinary dynamics, texture and presence.
Revox describes the B77 MKIII as completing the journey from the recording studio directly into the home, particularly when partnered with its growing collection of analogue master tapes produced at its own facility.
The result is a machine that combines the ritual and romance of classic reel-to-reel with the performance expected from today’s finest high-end audio equipment.
An analogue icon reborn
At a time when interest in physical music formats continues to grow, the arrival of a newly engineered Revox B77 feels particularly significant. It isn’t an exercise in nostalgia. It is a serious modern tape recorder created for music lovers who want to experience one of analogue audio’s most compelling formats at its best.
For existing reel-to-reel enthusiasts, the B77 MKIII represents the return of a genuine legend. For those discovering tape for the first time, it provides a remarkable introduction to a format capable of delivering an exceptionally immersive and engaging musical experience.
The Revox B77 MKIII Stereo Tape Recorder is available now. Call us for further details.
