For type II tape Maxell XLII-S and for metal Maxell MX-S is what I would use if I wanted to just record something. To go higher you would need TDK MA-XG or older MA-R. Top level is Maxell Metal Vertex, that is what I use exclusively. RX-550 is not really a recording deck. You would do better with 680ZX, 682ZX, ZX-7 and ZX-9. All of those have classic Nakamichi sound.
Nakamichi RX-505 and some nice tapes for it
According to the prices for Nakamichi decks and cassette tapes I feel like it's not the best time to buy any of them, I feel like I missed the train, but I wish to have this model in my collection. And I want it so bad ...
I remember my Maxell, Fuji, Sony, TDK cassettes used in the 90's, but once you gave them to you girlfriend they are gone.
My Pioneer cassette deck was removed from my rack probably in 2006 and never used since that day. I recorded mixtapes from vinyl since mid 90's. Earlier in high-school I recorded something from CDs when it was an exotic format here, also made cassette to cassette copies.
I never thought I will even think about this format again, but I think it would be nice to have Nakamichi RX-505 (I really like this particular model only, except for Dragon which is great, but too expensive today).
I know it's the same transport in RX-505, don't know what's the difference between Nak 505 and 505E ?
Purchased some sealed NOS Maxell XLII 90 and 100 min for about $5 each last week, it was an impulse, haha
Some metal position tapes are very expensive on ebay (sometimes $50-100 each).
Those open reel TEAK tapes goes for crazy prices just because it looks cool ?
If someone could help me with decent cassette tapes please drop below model numbers and brands.
P.S. No, I don't use digital, strictly vinyl, but I want cassette tapes and Nakamichi RX-505 for fun.
I remember my Maxell, Fuji, Sony, TDK cassettes used in the 90's, but once you gave them to you girlfriend they are gone.
My Pioneer cassette deck was removed from my rack probably in 2006 and never used since that day. I recorded mixtapes from vinyl since mid 90's. Earlier in high-school I recorded something from CDs when it was an exotic format here, also made cassette to cassette copies.
I never thought I will even think about this format again, but I think it would be nice to have Nakamichi RX-505 (I really like this particular model only, except for Dragon which is great, but too expensive today).
I know it's the same transport in RX-505, don't know what's the difference between Nak 505 and 505E ?
Purchased some sealed NOS Maxell XLII 90 and 100 min for about $5 each last week, it was an impulse, haha
Some metal position tapes are very expensive on ebay (sometimes $50-100 each).
Those open reel TEAK tapes goes for crazy prices just because it looks cool ?
If someone could help me with decent cassette tapes please drop below model numbers and brands.
P.S. No, I don't use digital, strictly vinyl, but I want cassette tapes and Nakamichi RX-505 for fun.
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@chakster CR 7 was perfect i was wearing cotton gloves so as not to leave fingerprints the td 700 was just as perfect, (i take care of my items as well as i take care of my wife) all with box, instructions and kit, but you want RX https://i.postimg.cc/hvtpX4YX/F1000002.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/BQyMv0Bv/F1000008.jpg Maybe I know a men who might have what you are looking for complete with everything; I have to try to ask |
I was tired of the decks I had the Nakamichi Cr7 at home and Nakamichi TD 700 in the car both bought new. I sold the CR 7 in 2003 and gave away about 300 chrome and metal cassettes, many were also Teac with coils similar to the coils of the rtr, the TD 700 I sold it last summer. It was all great but I hadn't used cassettes since 1999, it was pointless to keep an important unused value. Sometimes I would like to have a deck back but then I think it would be just an ornament and I wouldn't use it. |