cassette tape to cd

hi
it might be the tape deck heads are magnetized.i only have
2 tape decks that r very old.one is 12 years old and the
other is 5.the older one was de magnetized recently while
the newer was.i used the newer one to play into my computer
so i might have to get the newer tape deck de magnetized.i
have a portable cd/cassette player but it doesnt have out-
put ports on it.i could go from the heard phone jacks on it
but the sound wont sound as good with it.

lenny

Usually the only ill effect of magnetized heads is a loss of high frequencies, so the tape is a bit dull sounding. However, this would affect playback for both immediate listening as well as for recording.

If you suspect your tape deck, see if you can borrow another deck from a friend. If that works better you know your deck needs to be serviced or replaced.

And, by the way, 12 years isn't very old for a tape deck. My Nakamichi is about 30 years old and plays fine. The only issue you might run into on a 12 year old tape deck (besides keeping the heads and tape path clean) is the heads may be worn if it has been heavily used. Those aren't too big a deal to have replaced, though you'll likely want a service shop to do it so the alignment of the new head is correct.

o ok

well my heads might need to be replaced than it seems to be the only thing that it can be.12 aint realy old huh....
im using my other tape deck now and it seeme to be ok.do
you record 78s 2?i do lps and 78s and occasonally cassetes
too..