# Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/ampex-196-grand-master-tape-pro-audio-reverb

**Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape** is worth about **$48.2**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/ampex-196-grand-master-tape-pro-audio-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $48.2 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-05. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAmpex%2520196%2520Grand%2520Master%2520tape%2520unit%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DAmpex%2520196%2520Grand%2520Master%2520tape%2520unit%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Ampex |
| Model | 196 Grand Master Tape |
| Used range | $36.15 – $48.2 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Pro Audio |

## Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape resale value

The used Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape has a median Reverb asking price of **$48.2**, ranging from $36.15 to $48.2 across 2 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used unit, channel count, working metering, and whether it's a sought-after vintage piece move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What is the current used price range for the Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape?**

The used range for the Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape is currently between $36.15 and $48.2.

**Are there many listings available for this tape?**

There are currently two listings available for the Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape.

**Is the Ampex 196 Grand Master Tape a popular item?**

Based on the current listings, it is an item being actively traded in the pro audio market.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/ampex-196-grand-master-tape-pro-audio-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-05, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"