WHat did Audiophiles hear during Tape deck era?

I’m afraid that ship 🚢 sailed a long time ago, Bubba. 😭

I'm a cassettes  collector to have about  2,000 and 10 cassette decks Nacks,Pioneer,Harmon Kardon and others.

Very nice Limo!
I did have three Nak decks but just down to one fully restored by Willy Herman ZX-7 for now.
And about 600 pre recorded tapes and 100 self recorded tapes atm but always looking for more good tapes......

CDs are like methadone (Heroin substitute) for the music junkie. Cassettes are the heroin.
The 50 most expensive cassettes sold last week,

http://www.valueyourmusic.com/most-valuable/cassette/last-week

@mhztweaker. Were you a professional technician? How did you find spare parts? I have a Nak Dragon that is clicking rather than playing a tape. Wonder if parts avail and where to get repaired?