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Originally Posted by AAR.oner
Nakamichi is most folks first choice, others would be Marantz/Tascam/Denon/etc...despite the brand, the basic key elements yer lookin for would be a 3-head deck w/ adjustable azimuth
dunno about now, but a place that used to have good used gear was http://www.prodigitalinc.com/ -- you should be able to find a good conditioned Nak for $250 or under |
Actually, three heads are only an advantage for recording - a three head deck allows you to monitor the recording in real time because there is a separate playback and record head. If the goal is to simply play tapes for conversion I'd spend more money on a better quality two-head Nak in good condition. Learn to adjust azimuth, and make sure your input sound card is good quality.
Also, unless the cassettes are masters or very rare it's often easier to search out a CD that someone has already made from a lower-generation cassette. This is particularly true of bands that are widely traded (such as the Dead).
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