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Nakamichi High Comm II

Hi all,

I recently purchased a Nak High Comm II. I was reading the owners manual, it is pretty straight forward to use.

The only thing it is not clear about is the recording level, other than saying it should be high, it does not tell you the limit.
The other important thing that is not clear is do you need to go thru the calibration process every time if you use a different brand of cassette? In other words, if you calibrated with TDK, but can you record on a maxell using the same calibration level or you have to repeat that process again?

Also, what is the ideal level for each class of cassettes, Type I, II and IV ?

Lastly, do you think is it worth going thru the effort with that High Comm II unit? I have not listened to cassettes in a long time, so I need to know if the cassette recorded and playback with this, would it sound truly terrific, almost like a R2R? How would you rate their sound quality?



Your input and experience sharing is highly appreciated like always.

Many Thanks

Stay safe
audiomaster

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audiomaster OP
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No one uses cassette tapes and High Comm II here? 
Anyone who has used it in the past? 
audiomaster OP
22 posts
 
Thank you so much for your reply. 

I made a cassette, a TDK type II, last night, using the High Comm II, and a Onkyo Integra  2048 cassette deck.

To say that I was really impressed with the SQ would be an understatement. I honestly was not expecting much, but this component made such a remarkable difference, it was The Eagles greatest hits, German pressing that I had recorded and I heard Don and Glenn together with the rest of the band AS A BAND, the music sounded detailed, in a natural way, and overall sound was non-fatigue and highly musical and enjoyable. I had never heard music like that before, and I am going to make a few more cassettes of music that I am really familiar with.

I always wanted a R2R but those big spools and lack of space always kept me away from it.  
But with the addition of the Nak High Comm, the SQ I get is even remotely close to a R2R, I can't even imagine how great a R2R  would that sound in my system.
Why did it (High Comm)  not take off, I could not find much on the web about it.
Any ways, please share your thoughts and let me know that High Comm is really that great and I am not hearing things...LOL

Have a great weekend 

Stay safe
audiomaster OP
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Hi again, 

Thanks you so much for your input and suggestions.

My unit is almost brand shiny new, came with original box too. 

The cassette recorded and played with this high comm sound phenomenal.
I have a not too bad system, older Accuphase CD Transport, DP 80L,  and DAC, DC 81. The turntable is a VPI HW19 JR. MK III.with a Stax arm and Ortofon high output  MC.
I have many records and CDs, but can honestly say, non of them sound as good as a cassette played with HC. 
The musicality, pace, rhythm, timing, and zero fatigue factor, I am in love with it, I am sure you know that by now..LOL.

The Onkyo, TA 2048,  never sounded good on its own, that is why I left in the storage for the last five years or more. I had some really, so called excellent sounding cassette decks,  mostly Nakamichis, Dragon, CR 7A, CR 5A, CR 3A, BX 300, Z X7. I sold them all, feeling non of them was worth hanging on to. 
But now it is going to change a bit, I already have a Nakamichi 481, and Nak Cassette Deck 2 is on its way. 
I have a refurbished Akai, GXC 570D, I will try that tonight for I have not used it in a while.  
The problem with older Nak is that parts are no longer available, or you have to send your maching to Mr. Willy Hermann. 

Ok, gotta go. 

Have a great week.

Stay safe

Cheers

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