EXHIBIT 16.1

December 16, 2004

Securities and Exchange Commission

450 Fifth Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Ampex Corporation (copy attached), which we understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4.01 of Form 8-K, as part of Ampex Corporation’s Form 8-K report dated December 10, 2004. We agree with the statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/    PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP