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So I Just Bought a Cassette Deck

I was big into cassettes for OTA recording for many years in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and of course, for use in the car. When my last deck died in 2006, I figured that was the end. But, missing the fun of tape I just picked up a used but great-condition Nakamichi deck. So, a couple questions.

I heard there are new cassettes being made by a US company. They’re only making type 2 tapes. I believe the company has a 3-letter name. Anyone familiar with this?

Secondly, looking for any good tape deck repair places in the New England area. Or anywhere in the US really. All my go-to guys from years ago are gone. Any recommendations?

Thanks all.

jaybe
brianmid
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@mingles Thanks for link. Needed a repair service to go over my deck for awhile.

jaybe OP
753 posts
 

@atmasphere  They were not. I believe it was just a clean and check/replace rollers and belts, so it was just the minimum.

I'd love to send it for a complete check, but I have no clue what that might cost. Any idea on that?

This deck was made for only 1 year, 1991. The non-Limited version is the same and was made 1990-1993. Far as I know the only difference was the silver color and the Limited badging.

Thanks again all for the feedback.

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atmasphere
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A checkout shouldn't be expensive.

If sorting out the power supply I'd expect $200 might be pretty close.

inna
7,319 posts
 

Willy Herman will only do partial overhaul if you are a new client. This might cost close to $1k and you would have to wait for a year or so.

He's been servicing my deck every few years for the last 15 years. He is really good,

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tomic601
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The tech at Holt Hill went thru my Nak before sale. They are on East Coast. My Revox is at Vintage Audio in Burbank now… first time i’ve had them go thru a deck…so i’m reluctantly mention….

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