I used to record all my just-brought albums with a Nak and Maxell/TDK tape. Luckily I worked in an audio/record store at the time so could afford to do that. Although I could not say they sounded better then the LP, it was very close and great for everyday listening. It also kept the records pristine and was especially good when having several friends over having beers and such. Kept the records and even more important, the needle and turntable safe. Well worth it. I still have many of those tapes which are decades old now and they definitely sound better then MP3's even today.
