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Reel-to-Reel & Cassette Tapes
What to look for in a cassette deck ?
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<blockquote data-quote="thenoizeguy" data-source="post: 902982" data-attributes="member: 14345"><p>I have bought a lot of 80's and 90's cassette decks over the years, and 90% have had issues.</p><p></p><p>These things really need to be used often to keep them going properly. There are too many variables at play too. They might work okay with a "loose" prerecorded cassette, but when you insert a decent one, the take up reel cannot cope with the extra drag.</p><p></p><p>Due to the take up reel never running at the same speed in rec/playback, there is constant wear on its friction clutch ( if that's what it's called ), so they are eventually going to wear out.</p><p></p><p>Belts develop a memory too when inactive, and eventually rot or snap.</p><p></p><p>Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="thenoizeguy, post: 902982, member: 14345"] I have bought a lot of 80's and 90's cassette decks over the years, and 90% have had issues. These things really need to be used often to keep them going properly. There are too many variables at play too. They might work okay with a "loose" prerecorded cassette, but when you insert a decent one, the take up reel cannot cope with the extra drag. Due to the take up reel never running at the same speed in rec/playback, there is constant wear on its friction clutch ( if that's what it's called ), so they are eventually going to wear out. Belts develop a memory too when inactive, and eventually rot or snap. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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