Cassette decks....reliability and build quality...

Looking for an affordable option to tape local fm broadcasts....any thoughts? Denon? Prefer single deck to dual...

phasecorrect04-05-2008 8:41pm

clio09 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,346 posts 04-05-2008 at 11:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Get a used Nakamichi. I have had several and still own a 480, 2 550s, and a 680.
kotta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 649 posts 04-06-2008 at 12:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I own a Denon as well as a Yamaha, both work perfect after 10+ yrs. Another option wound be to buy a VHS Recorder and you can record for up to 6hrs. (2hrs mode would make better recordings. Would be fine for FM audio.) Just a option to consider. Bill
phasecorrect OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,013 posts 04-06-2008 at 12:53am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks...what year did Naks stop being made in Japan? Also...with the VHS idea...how do you set the recording levels?
kotta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 649 posts 04-06-2008 at 03:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My older Panasonic VHS recorder had an input level adjustment knob. It made great recordings even at the lower SLP setting. (No longer have the Panasonic.) But I have a really nice older very high-end Sony that my parents used many yrs. On Wed. (my next day off) I'll see how well it records an FM broadcast.