What makes a Denon tape deck so good?
One of Denon’s later models the DRS-810 mimicked the look of CD players to make it appeal to digital happy punters. A drawer loading mechanism meant that tape lies flat rather being exposed behind a door. It has the luxury of remote control although these aren’t always available as they controlled other Denon components.
Where can I buy a cassette tape deck?
However, as cassette was a massively popular format up until the late nineties there are plenty available second hand and often for giveaway prices. Inevitably the most popular market place is eBay but there are quite a few on Gumtree and Preloved as well where the prices are a little better.
What kind of tape deck does Akai use?
Now primarily associated with electronic instruments Akai was once a tape specialist with a large range of models including reel to reels. The DX-57 is an early nineties model with three heads, full size headphone jack and the option to adjust bias for different tape types.
Can you listen to tapes on a tape deck?
If you can listen to a tape deck before you buy it do so, and if you can’t make sure there is the option to return it if there’s a problem. Some may recall the mangled mess that a faulty tape deck can make out of a cassette, that’s obviously something to avoid.
One of Denon’s later models the DRS-810 mimicked the look of CD players to make it appeal to digital happy punters. A drawer loading mechanism meant that tape lies flat rather being exposed behind a door. It has the luxury of remote control although these aren’t always available as they controlled other Denon components.
What’s the best way to clean a tape deck?
Open up the tape compartment. Gather Isopropyl alcohol (70-80%)Q-tips and a lens cleaning cloth. Soak the Q-tip in the alcohol. Clean the heads. Press fast forward and rewind so that the heads move. This will allow you to clean the heads more evenly.
What’s the best way to clean a cassette deck?
The capstan is the thin metal roller to the left of the pinch roller. Using the lens cloth, wipe out any other areas that appear dusty or dirty. Insert your tape. Rewind the tape to the start, then fast forward to the end.
Where did the original tape decks come from?
On the whole cassette decks were made in Japan where the standard of engineering is very high, this is why so many vintage models are still in use, and if the price is right it can be worth getting a tape deck repaired.