Gain Staging the SOS (Akai/Roberts tube amp conversion)

This is my take on the Akai/Roberts reel to reel tube amp conversion. In this video I explain the various inputs, mixing configuration, and pre/post cascading gain staging options of the SOS conversion. Please check out my other videos for info on these amps. To stay up to date on my amp conversions please subscribe, and follow @kylreidmusic on instagram. Thanks!
Tube lineup: Ef86, 12ax7, el84, 6x4 rectifier.

[@strangersun7721]

Just found a Roberts 770x with good tubes and would love to do something like this. Sounds great!

[@tonyleach5614]

Nice video!

[@kgreene1958]

I think it sounds great. Clean with 12ax7 sound is my favorite. EF86 full bore is cool too.

[@KyleReidMusic]

Thanks!

[@rsstatin21]

This sounds great! Are you doing conversions for other people? Would like to get my Akai upgraded thx!

[@spidermancereal]

Great job. Your amp sounds sick. What Model Roberts did you start out with? I have the Roberts 1600. It has 2 6UA6, 26AR5 and 1 6x4. Do you know what I can do to get some dirty overdrive like you have? Thanks

[@Rizzlino_Music]

Do you have the wiring schematics or a kit available, i know someone who may help me modify an old reel to reel like the akai m-7 . I don't play guitar but I'd like to run my synths through this and play out a cabinet mic'd

[@Alrightx2Music]

Do you have any resources or materials about how you accomplish this build? Was it mostly Google searching?

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

Not a fan of Akai decks of this vintage they used pot metal cams that cracked and broke making them useless for tape recording. Why the ppl at Akai thought using pot metal for these high stressed parts was a good idea who knows…at least the amps can still be used and not wasted.