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Need advice

Hey guys, been gone awhile. Question, my 1970's teenage nostalgia is prodding me to want to add a cassette deck to my system. Other than what I have been researching, I am pretty clueless and overwhelmed with what decks might be a good solid playback performer for me. I don't really have an interest in recording. I do like the vintage alum/wood look (my system is an eclectic mix anyway)...but that is not a must. At the end of the day it is about what will provide me mechanical dependability and good sound. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...PS..I need to stay on the moderate under 200.00 range if I can as this will not be a "main" piece.
mormark
tablejockey
3,920 posts
 
Did you save all your Maxell and TDK tapes?Whoda thunk we would want a mechanical mess, some 40 some years later?

Memories of putting a fresh LP on cro2 from a 6 pack. Pre recorded albums were "bourgeoisie" to me. Then,the single play LP went on the shelf.The tapes were blasted on my Concord tape deck in the car, powered by 2 Fosgate "The Punch" amps. Passive Xover's to the amps, which fed separate drivers....good times!

By the early 80’s, the albums were given away, or in the garbage.

We didn’t know how good things were.
erik_squires
16,212 posts
 
Tandberg, Revox if you can find them. :)
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yogiboy
5,718 posts
 
This new deck will fit the bill. None of the problems you might have with a vintage deck!
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1262615-REG/marantz_professional_pmd_300cp_dual_cassette_deck...
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tonykay
1,302 posts
 
This is an easy one. Don’t bother looking for a Tandberg or Revox, they aren’t available. I look all the time and never find them. Do the smart thing and buy a higher end Nakamichi. You won’t be disappointed! I recommend the Dragon, CR-7A, ZX-9, ZXL1000 or RX-505. If you need a rebuild or service, contact Willy Hermann in California. Unfortunately, you will likely need to spend more than $200, but at least you know what brand to look for. As far as tapes go, check thrift stores.
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onhwy61
5,236 posts
 
Get the Marantz as suggested above.
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