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Are cassette decks still made?

By Matthew Sanders

Are cassette decks still made?

Tape decks or recorders are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative form of analogue source following the rather unexpected cassette comeback. Today very few tape decks are still being made, in fact in our search we couldn’t find any non portable types on the market.

Are Technics cassette decks good?

This machine may be lower end, but in good working order, is a very good cassette deck. Technics made reasonably good decks all around.

Are Yamaha cassette decks good?

Although the sound quality is similar on same tapes, the Yamaha sounded very slightly better and on par with some earlier AKAI decks. Strength: Clear, Undistorted Sound quality, Single tape deck, Good build quality all at a reasonable price. Dolby B and C NR works great without destroying high end sound.

Will cassettes make a comeback?

“Labels and artists are driving the comeback with more and more recorded cassettes.” Tapes are more widely available than they have been in decades, and in increasingly high- quality forms as well.

How does Dolby noise reduction work?

Dolby noise reduction is a form of dynamic pre-emphasis employed during recording, plus a form of dynamic de-emphasis used during playback, that work in tandem to improve the signal-to-noise ratio. When the volume is reduced on playback, the noise level is reduced by the same amount.

Are cassette tapes better quality?

Unlike vinyl records, cassette tapes absolutely do not sound better than digital. They sound tiny and have a low hiss in the background and will start to worble if you listen to the same tape over and over too many times.

What are the features of the Nakamichi cassette deck 2?

The main features of the Nakamichi Cassette Deck 2 are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 4 digits, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes with automatic equalization selection, single-capstan transport driven by a gear.

What are the features of a Nakamichi BX-2?

The main features of the Nakamichi BX-2 are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes with additional manual equalization selection, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Is the Nakamichi BX 150 tape deck reliable?

As for the BX-150 reliability, there is a rubber idler wheel that dries out over a few years and begins to slip. I called Nakamichi and was able to order a new replacement gear drive replacement that I installed myself. The result is a good as new BX-150 with the reliability problem solved.

Can you replace gear drive on Nakamichi bx-150?

I called Nakamichi and was able to order a new replacement gear drive replacement that I installed myself. The result is a good as new BX-150 with the reliability problem solved. In the end this is an awesome sounding 2-head deck and is beautiful as well (a real Nakamichi).

When did the Nakamichi cassette deck 2 come out?

This Nakamichi Cassette Deck 2 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Nakamichi in 1990 with a recommended retail price of USD $399 and discontinued 2 years later in 1992.

How much does a Nakamichi BX 125 cassette deck cost?

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The main features of the Nakamichi BX-2 are: 2 heads, digital tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes with additional manual equalization selection, belt driven single-capstan transport.

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