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In Reply to: why the interest in cassette decks and reel to reels posted by 3db on October 3, 2007 at 08:16:54:
You said "Purchased prerecorded cassettes never sounded as good as vinyl"
Here are how some pre-recorded tapes sound on my "azimuth" correct Nakamichi cassette deck:
MFSL High Fidelity Cassettes always sound better than the MFSL LP versions especially in the deep bass and the mid frequencies!
In Sync Labs real time duplicated cassettes (TDK SA-X on Nakamichi machines) sound way better than the Connoisseur Society and Vox original LP versions.
The Nakamichi Reference Recordings on TDK Metal cassettes are also superb and often beat the LP versions, the sole exception would be the Sheffield Lab series made from the analog back up tapes, the Direct to Disc LPs are of course more realistic. But the Nakamichi Reference cassettes get quite close.
The Ryko Analogue cassette of "Dafos" sounds even more realistic than the 45 RPM Reference Recordings LP which is know as one of the most realistic percussion recordings of all time. The deep bass on this sounds like the real thing and the cassette retains more of the ambiance of the recording site than the LP. It is at 70us EQ (Chrome) and Dolby B encoded. If you love the 45-RPM LP version you'll love the cassette even more. Also the other Mickey Hart Ryko Analogue cassettes which otherwise are only available on CDs are must have on Ryko pre-recorded cassettes as they totally blow the CD versions away.
The Rounder pre-recorded cassettes are not only superior to the LP versions but the SACDs versions as well. If you think Alison Krauss sounds good on SACD or LP you've got to hear the cassette version.
Also many pre-recorded cassettes beat the regular issue LPs, as cassettes as a rule have deep, powerful accurate bass. To get deep bass on LP you usually have to buy audiophile LPs.
Yes there are standard pre-recorded cassettes with rolled off highs, I would say maybe 15%. When I get one of these I just donate it to a thrift store.
Anyway this is why I am not giving up on my favorite format, cassette! Since you are leaving I guess it means more for me?
In my system the most realistic format does remain 7 1/2 IPS reel to reel, I can't play 15 IPS yet. But it is amazing what the lowly cassette can do!
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Follow Ups
- I have many pre-recorded cassettes and reel to reels that DO sound better than Vinyl - Teresa 22:04:28 10/18/07 (0)
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