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BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK CASSETTE DECK; RECOMMENDATIONS

NEED A FEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR  BEST SOUNDING PLAYBACK  CASSETTE  DECK FOR  PLAYBACK ONLY. 


I HAVE A SEVERAL GRATEFUL DEAD HOUR CASSETTE RECORDINGS THEY WERE RECORDED ON A NAKAMICHI LX-3 DECK. I HAVE LOOKED FOR A BX-I OR BX-2 IN GOOD CONDITION, BUT MANY ARE EITHER DEFECTIVE OR BEING SOLD  FOR PARTS.  THESE WERE GOOD DECKS. HOWEVER I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT THE NAKAMICHI DECKS OFFERED IN THE 1990'S


WAS TOLD THAT TAPES RECORDED ON A NAKAMICHI SHOULD BE PLAYED BACK ON THE SAME BRAND FOR THE BEST SOUND, BUT THAT  MAY BE JUST B.S..

NOT LOOKING TO SPEND MUCH MONEY, AND NOT SURE OF OTHER BRANDS THAT ARE VINTAGE.


THANK YOU,

S.J. 

sunnyjim

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tonykay
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sunnyjim,

You’re on the right track. You definitely want to find a Nakamichi. I believe your budget will dictate the model you end up with. Spend as much as you can afford, you won’t be disappointed. If you buy a Nakamichi, you won’t need to be concerned as cassettes recorded on a Nak, or not, will sound great. If you need service, or want to maximize the sound quality then call Willy Hermann in California at (925) 376-2146. He is the guru for Nakamichi. He could also give you feedback on models you are considering. He usually has a limited inventory of used decks. I would trust any unit that he sells.
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