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Whats the difference between: TEAC CRC and Teac Cobalt 52 tape?

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Posted by John from spain on August 1, 2006 at 15:57:12

I have been looking for the Teac Cobalt 52 tape
but havent been able to find it anywhere.
I know it has been sold on Ebay for over 50Usd.

Now i found someone having one Teac CRC chrome 60 min tape
he is asking 40 Us dollar for it.

Is this a good price for a Sealed Teac Crc tape
or should i keep looking for the Teac Cobalt 52 tape
hoping to find it for around 40-50 Usd ?

What is the difference in Quality material
between TEAC CRC and TEAC Cobalt except for Teac being of higher possition.

I was just getting a Teac Tape mostly for the design
since i never had one, and would love to have a tape
(in my old collection) with golden (looking) reels.

Now i know is not the famous "Cobalt 52"
but is CRC good?
is Cobalt 52 more heavy,solid and Expensive material
or is Cobalt 52 and CRC just the same tape
the only difference is the possition
(cobalt is metal? and Crc is chrome ?)

So my question is:

1. Difference between TEAC CRC and TEAC Cobalt52
2. Is 40Usd a good price for TEAC CRC or should i instead try to get Cobalt 52.

I know it give a special feeling to have
the famous "Cobalt 52" tape
but if the CRC is just the same only being chrome
then maybe 40Usd is a good price?

I have see people saying even TEAC Sound52g (normal possition)
for as high as 30usd and it also has the golden reel look.

I know Teac made many Reel tapes
so there is probaly Normal, chrome and metal (cobalt) possitions.

I dont know if i should spend
40 Usd on a Chrome tape
just because is Teac and has this golden real.
maybe if it was the famous "cobalt 52"

Can you give me any suggestion here.

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