TAPE RECORDER
PAPILlON
So, does the Papillon improve our appreciation of the mix? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” and in virtually every way I can think of. Bottom line? It’s big; it’s complex; and it’s expensive. But the Metaxas & Sins Papillon is the best source component I’ve heard—the truest to the mastertape and the intentions of the engineers, producers, and artists who created it, which, as I’ve noted, is as close as we can come to “the absolute sound.” .
FEATURES
PAPILlON
In horology, a Papillon ( French: “butterfly”) is a reference to a shapely organic object. It’s normally referred to the bridge which supports the delicate watch gears, pinions, mainspring and jewels of the mechanism
The Metaxas & Sins “Papillon” Analog Tape Reproducer is the first Tape Recorder to use the same concept to support the rollers and mechanics of the delicate tape path.
It is an entirely newly designed professional reel to reel tape studio recorder and playback machine which challenges the notion that we’ve been able to extract all the information from magnetic tapes and meets and exceeds the highest demands of recording engineers and the most serious audiophiles.
FEATURES
PAPPILION
The audio “SOUL” of the Papillion's external electronics borrow from intensive recording work conducted over the past 35 years with Swiss Stellavox portable recorders
which use single-ended transistor purist electronic paths developed in the 1960s.
The result is a machine that is capable of recording and playback with a level of realism that gives the listener the sense of being present at the live music performance in it’s original venue. Combining 2020’s technology with 1960’s “soul”
SPECIFICATIONS
PAPILlON
The Papillon is operated very simply from its 6 key keyboard. From left to right, the basic functions are:
REWIND | FAST FORWARD | STOP / PLAY | TEST | RECORD.
There is a RECORD SAFETY switch to prevent accidental recording over your precious recordings next to the SPEED SWITCH. Once you switch the power on at the external power supply, a welcome screen will appear on the NORITAKE LCD display. After the screen has settled [10 seconds], you can engage the individual keypad functions.
The Papillion comes adjusted as “standard” for 15ips speed using 468 formula on tape. Our experience with using other tapes [such as SM900 or SM911] is that you can also use them to record with with little difference in EQ
The circuits will also be using 100% discrete transistors and parts similar to construction from the 1960’s to early 1970’s
reviews
PAPILlON
It may go without saying, but the Papillon gets my highest recommendation and will certainly be one of my nominees for a TAS Product of the Year Award in 2026...it is one of those components that doesn’t just change the game; it changes the playing field.Go listen and be made whole again.
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PAPPILION
Papillion is the result of a machine that is capable of recording and playback with a level of realism that gives the listener the sense of being present at the live music performance in it’s original venue. Combining 2020’s technology with 1960’s “soul”
PAPPILION
fINALE'
PAPILlON
Papillion is the result of a machine that is capable of recording and playback with a level of realism that gives the listener the sense of being present at the live music performance in it’s original venue. Combining 2020’s technology with 1960’s “soul”
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