I still listen a lot to FM radio at home, as there are two local stations that have a good mix of their chosen genres (old time rock, old time country). In the car, it’s hard rock mostly.
As for other formats, I don’t use them but keep the old equipment for sentimental reasons. I have two Sony VCRs that still work and a Technics cassette deck that works fine.
A few months ago, I considered, then declined, purchase of a 40+ year old Teac reel-to-reel. The price was fine, but it would need to be gone over by a technician, which again could be an acceptable expense if I had tapes to play on it. I have fond memories of a Sony R2R I had during the 1970’s, but today there really isn’t need to record music on one when I can burn CD’s. Purchasing pre-recorded tapes for the big money they go for — no thank you. But R2R looks cool as well as being the best way to enjoy taped music.
As for other formats, I don’t use them but keep the old equipment for sentimental reasons. I have two Sony VCRs that still work and a Technics cassette deck that works fine.
A few months ago, I considered, then declined, purchase of a 40+ year old Teac reel-to-reel. The price was fine, but it would need to be gone over by a technician, which again could be an acceptable expense if I had tapes to play on it. I have fond memories of a Sony R2R I had during the 1970’s, but today there really isn’t need to record music on one when I can burn CD’s. Purchasing pre-recorded tapes for the big money they go for — no thank you. But R2R looks cool as well as being the best way to enjoy taped music.