TDK SA-X or Maxell XLII-S which do you prefer?

I always loved the TDK and even have a few MAR metal tapes if you are interested ( they are rerecordable ).These were the very best tape with a die cast metal body and clear body.Please let me know if you are interested-Dennis

I've always liked TDK's product over Maxell's. What's really cool was TDK's reference MA-R with the metal internal sturcture and the see through casing. I don't think they make it anymore though.

Used them both with excellent results. Usually bought whichever had best deal.

I have a supply of both, I think that they are about equal but I do use a slightly different bias setting when recording for each. The XLII-S is usually easier and less costly to purchase giving it a bit of an edge.

I was always a Maxell fan, the XLII-S was my standard blank for copying precious bootlegs.