bluescreenlife Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I just ordered a Nakamichi CR-1A for a cool $50 from eBay as I've been told it's a great budget deck from a reputable brand. Pretty excited. What do you guys play your stuff on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic_ Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Shitty goodwill rescue deck. Gets the job done, I only have about ten tapes anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrd Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 i have a Technics RS-631, it's got a really satisfying eject mechanism ha https://www.instagram.com/p/17bR0doj4u/?taken-by=manofconviction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkinglot Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 some shitty sony cd/cassette player that is probably from 2000. does it really matter what is playing your tapes? (i dont know) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donlombardo Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 ^Well... Depends on the player I guess, but from my experience all my decks have sounded good, in playback. Also, what kind of amplification you have is of importance. If the player has an built in amp and speakers, it might not sound as good as Another deck with stand alone amp and speakers. For recording, though, the player definitely matters. I'd love a Nakamichi, my friend has one and he made a mixtape for me that sounded so good! I've got a few players, but the one that I've got connected is a Technics one (model number escapes me) with 3 heads. It's a bit old and some functions are a bit off, but it works great for my purposes. I've got an Akai where the recording doesn't work, a JVC, another technics anda Luxman that I use as a night light right now. Scavaging decks in flea markets is somewhat of a hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traket Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Akai GXC-725Dhttps://www.instagram.com/p/7rtOmtMnmU/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 some shitty sony cd/cassette player that is probably from 2000. does it really matter what is playing your tapes? (i dont know) Always go for a 3-head deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikness Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 does it really matter what is playing your tapes? (i dont know) Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Willy-Hermann-Serviced-Nakamichi-Dragon-3-Head-Cassette-Deck-Auto-Reverse-/351578432603?hash=item51dbb5245b:g:Py4AAOSw4UtWRl2w I don't know why, but this is supposed to be the best cassette deck ever made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikness Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Yeah, the Dragons are supposed to be nuts. Wish I had 2-grand to drop on a tape deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkrtz Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 some shitty sony cd/cassette player that is probably from 2000. does it really matter what is playing your tapes? (i dont know) Until you can afford/find a nice deck a semi-decent deck cleaned and maintained can sound great. But of course there's going to be better quality (especially over time) in better brands (the ones mentioned already on here are the best I personally know of) Would at least recommend trying to find a dedicated deck instead of one of those late 90s/early2000's combo stereos just because those things aren't even good for CDs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikness Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I have a Tascam 112mkII. Only 2-head deck I'd recommend. Sings like a bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFP Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Cool thread, I literally just got my deck in the mail today. Before now I had been using a cheap boombox, but now I can get a better enjoyment out of tapes! The Deck I received is: a Technics RS - B33W (Stereo Double Cassette Deck) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isavedlatin54 Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 My aunt gave this to me like 4 years ago. does the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I have a Technics RS-T10. The left side makes a click when playing tapes. It's suppose to be able to dub, but for some reason it doesn't. After the first enough run through I haven't really touched much of it besides just playing tapes regularly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 I have had several random thrift store cassette decks over the years, but am currently using a Tascam 102. There was a very noticeable difference when I upgraded from my early 90's JVC deck to this one. This thing plays tapes more clearly than any other deck I have owned. not my picture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikness Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 Tascam >>> most brands tape and kurtz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I might have to go look at Goodwill for a better tape deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboy Posted December 11, 2015 Share Posted December 11, 2015 I have a Nakamichi CR-3A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluescreenlife Posted December 12, 2015 Author Share Posted December 12, 2015 I have a Nakamichi CR-3A. Nice! Do you like it? I can't wait for mine to arrive next week, I've only heard good things about Naks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboy Posted December 12, 2015 Share Posted December 12, 2015 Nice! Do you like it? I can't wait for mine to arrive next week, I've only heard good things about Naks. No complaints, everything sounds pretty good outside of a few tapes that have poor audio quality. Mine came in great condition, hopefully yours does as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Santa Bateman Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 Bought a CD/tape deck boombox thingy today off Craigslist Jvc sp-mxg500 $25. Has optial audio for minidiscs. I have blank ones and a net MD but if it works I'll buy a better MD player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fowty Dollaz Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have a Technics RS-T10. The left side makes a click when playing tapes. It's suppose to be able to dub, but for some reason it doesn't. After the first enough run through I haven't really touched much of it besides just playing tapes regularly. I have a Technics SA-110. It's pretty old, but only had 1 previous owner. Anyway, it clicks too. Does anyone know what that's about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiatorhums Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have a Nakamichi DR-3 that I love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy. Posted December 13, 2015 Share Posted December 13, 2015 I have a Technics SA-110. It's pretty old, but only had 1 previous owner. Anyway, it clicks too. Does anyone know what that's about? When mine started making the click, I tore it open. There's a little piece of plastic that goes up and down as the gears spin. Mine does it because it snap backs down right after. It's just hard enough of a snap to make the clicking noise. I don't know why since the other side is silent when it does it. If you take yours apart, the little piece should be right behind the main turning mechanics in the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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