I guess I'm the only one on this forum who had/has a Kyocera. I loved my D-811 (Dolby B, C and HX Pro), 3 motor, dual capstan, direct drive transport. Stereo Review lab measurements with TDK MA tape: S/N A wtd - 73.4; 25-20k +-3db. I'd like to get it refurbished, but can't find a competent tech to do it for less than an arm and two legs. I'll have to make do with my Nak CR-3a. https://www.hifi-classic.net/review/kyocera-d-811-482.html
Cassette decks. How good can it get?
I know some guys are going to just want to say a bunch of negative stuff about tape decks and tell me how bad they sound. There is a lot of music that comes out on tape only (you usually get download too) so I have been acquiring quite a stack of cassettes. I have a couple of Nakamichi decks BX100 and BX300. The 300 is not working and was thinking of trying to repair. I am wondering how good of sound you can get out of cassette? Has anyone taken the leap up to something like the much more expensive Nakamichis or other brands even. I enjoy the sound. Mainly it's the background noise more than anything but even that is somewhat tolerable.
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@terry9 I've got a stash of Sony metal ceramic body tapes, as well as Maxell XLII's. I had been wondering if there might be a market for them, but now that I've had my Nak refurbished, I think I'll hang on to them. Am I wrong, or is it pretty difficult to find quality tapes these days? |
@terry9 Wow, insane prices, even from a legitimate vendor. But I won't even consider buying anything on Ebay after my one and only experience. |