Tape/Cassette Deck ideas/recomendations?

[33 1/3]

Looking at getting a tape deck after finding a cheap 1990s Technics one in a charity shop (sadly left channel was muffled when I got it home so no good :( )

Any recommendations? Looking for something cheap but reliable. Sound quality over features.

[Wakefield Turntables]

You can buy a decent nakamichi deck for about £100 if your willing to spend that much.

[Alex Nikitin]

Looking at getting a tape deck after finding a cheap 1990s Technics one in a charity shop (sadly left channel was muffled when I got it home so no good :( )

Any recommendations? Looking for something cheap but reliable. Sound quality over features.

Hi Donny,

Drop me a PM, I may find you a fully serviced deck that suits your budget.

Cheers

Alex

[33 1/3]

For a nakamichi I might fork out a bit... I only know their name though, are there any classic models? (or ones to avoid)

[Wakefield Turntables]

Look on the nak decks website it probably the best one on the net.

[Spectral Morn]

For a nakamichi I might fork out a bit... I only know their name though, are there any classic models? (or ones to avoid)

Get in contact with Alex (post above ^) what he doesn't know about cassette decks isn't worth knowing + he reconditions, repairs and modifies cassette decks to a very high standard. I have heard one of his machines at an audio show and frankly it seriously challenged a top flight turntable that had been playing in the same room. In fact most folks entering the room possibly didn't even realise a cassette deck was the source playing as the sound was that good.


Regards Neil

[Marco]

Donny, listen to Alex's advice on the subject - he *really* knows what he's talking about!

{Ah, I see that Neil's beaten me to it :eyebrows:}

Marco.

[The Barbarian]

For a nakamichi I might fork out a bit... I only know their name though, are there any classic models? (or ones to avoid)

I gave up on Naks always went for the late 80's 3 Head Techy cassette decks there after like the 'RS-B775' & 'RS-B905' if you can live with digital level meters. I could not nowadays..

If i were to buy another Cassette machine it would be a Techy '9900' Two box machine,

[tommy6206]

I gave up on Naks always went for the late 80's 3 Head Techy cassette decks there after like the 'RS-B775' & 'RS-B905' if you can live with digital level meters. I could not nowadays..

If i were to buy another Cassette machine it would be a Techy '9900' Two box machine,

I have the Technics rs9900 and it does sound good..

[MikeMusic]

Looking at getting a tape deck after finding a cheap 1990s Technics one in a charity shop (sadly left channel was muffled when I got it home so no good :( )


Have you tired cleaning the heads ?

[Beobloke]

Have you tired cleaning the heads ?

And demagnetising them. And checking head azimuth.

[MikeMusic]

I start simple

(and usually stay that way)
:)