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Couldn't help but be inspired by Oldglides post about cassettes. I have a restored pioneer ctf -900 and would like to start making tapes again. Used to love doing it back in the 70's . Not trying to start any wars but what is a good currently available tape? Not ebay, or anything like that but currently available in stores or mail order,. I have a Nak LX-5 that needs to be restored. If folks think it would be a real jump in quality over the pioneer , that may be my Christmas gift to myself. Thanks all, and all the best this holiday season, Norm
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The LX-5 is one of the greatest EVER recording decks. It would be worth getting her fixed if you have a tech that can get her back to spec.This Nakamichi deck is so smooth and easy to use, and sounds absolutely incredible! I have been spoiled by this wonderful deck for many years as my main recording deck, and although there is some discussion on how Nak tapes sound on other decks, let's just say I've sent out HUNDREDS of mix tapes over the years, and NEVER a complaint!
If you are looking for new cassettes, it's pretty slim picken's out there as pretty much all of the quality stuff has been long since discontinued. Even the still available once classic tapes like Maxell XLII and TDK SA are very much degraded husks of what they once were. Those tapes will work, but don't expect too much out of them. If you want the "good" stuff, you might not have many options besides Ebay. You could always go yard sale, thrift shop, and flea market hopping. But there are no guarantees that you'll find anything. And you could be doing an awful lot of footwork.
I do most of my shopping online for high bias cassettes.
I just ordered 100 2Cool, 90 Minute High Bias Chrome (Type II) Custom Loaded Tapes that are on special at the following link:http://chbulk.stores.yahoo.net/specclos.html
I have no affiliation with this company, I just know a good deal when I see one. These tapes have solid build quality too, with screws in each corner, high quality like they used to make TDK's and Maxells.
You can also order bulk high bias and metal options if you prefer, again, with screws and the ability to order them at nearly ANY length. Bulk loaded gives you a ton of options, I thought about doing 82 minute mixes that I could fit on a CD if need be. But, I opted for the 90's because the deal on these 2cools is under 50 cents per and all high quality, can't go wrong.
I'm not sure why folks are spending so much on old cassettes and spending 10 to 20 bucks or more for one item, when there are plenty of online options and deals...
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