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Cassette Tape - Worthy Analog Alternative to Vinyl?
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Posted on February 19, 2020 at 19:56:40 | ||
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Are cassettes a real analog alternative to vinyl? Can we better reduce the inherent noise now than we were able twenty years ago? Will there be major label participation? Will there be new audiophile-grade machines? Can cassettes sound better that vinyl records? My interest has been piqued by the "resurgence" in cassettes, which COMPLETELY blindsided me. I switched to CDs because they lacked the inherent noise of tape. Now, however, I'm seriously wondering whether the analog warmth of vinyl could be found in the cassette. This may all be for naught, because I've been listening to CDs & SACDs for almost three decades. On top of that, I exclusively use Stax earspeakers, which, as many of you know, are exceptionally resolving. Would cassette noise drive me crazy? Thoughts, please. "'Cause when love is gone, there's always justice./And when justice is gone, there's always force./And when force is gone, there's always Mom. Hi Mom!" Laurie Anderson, "O Superman (For Massenet)" |
RE: Cassette Tape - Worthy Analog Alternative to Vinyl?, posted on February 20, 2020 at 16:43:40 | |
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My advice would be to audition native DSD256. Of course, you'd need a DSD256 player and I've found that FiiO makes exceptional DSD players ranging in price from $450 to $1300. I currently own their $650 M11 Pro and their $1300 M15 Flagship and I would highly recommend either of these. The M15 probably sounds slightly better than the M11 Pro, but not much. Both of these incorporate top-notch AKM DAC chipsets. The M15 Flagship has the top-of-the-line AK4499EQ DACs and the M11 Pro has AK4497EQ DACs. I think these DSD players sound as good as anything you'll find at twice their price. I also own a $3000 Mytek Brooklyn Bridge and I like the little FiiO players just as much if not more than the Mytek. Good luck, |
Virtually no chance., posted on February 21, 2020 at 10:10:23 | |
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Really none. -Wendell |
RE: Cassette Tape - Worthy Analog Alternative to Vinyl?, posted on February 25, 2020 at 02:58:55 | |
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Why not DAT (Digital Audio Tape)? |
Most cassettes were produced prior to the loudness wars so there's that. Nt, posted on November 1, 2020 at 09:33:26 | |
Nt |