In response to many requests for information on nakamichi tape decks, i have developed the following faq. I have had a number of cassette decks over the years, and many of them arewere decent for playback. Nakamichi dragon cassette deck repair and restoration. This autocalibration system works somehow different regarding other decks and manufacurers. Unless you have an investment in cassette s, either pre or self recorded, theres no real reason for owning one. Please mention model numbers when ordering bx100 bx300 mr1 mr2 cr5 cr7 deck 1 deck 1. Onkyo tarw344 dual cassette deck discontinued by manufacturer. With the release of the 700 nakamichi created a functional and design classic. It is applied every time when cassette is inserted even if you flip the side of the same one and the rec button is pushed. Nakamichi is a subsidiary of chinese holding company nimble holdings nakamichi manufactured electronic devices from its founding in 1948, but only sold them under. Also dont dismiss some of the older 3 head vu meter decks as some stonkers. Among the above three nakamichi cassette decks, the cr7a wowandflutter 0. Cassette deck repair, nakamichi, pioneer, teac, akai, technics, sansui, sony, awia and more.
The nakamichi and 700, made in the mid1970s, had three heads, a dual capstan drive that reduced wow and flutter, and dolbyb noise reduction to improve the signal. Tape decks free delivery possible on eligible purchases. If you have additional documentation please consider donating a copy to our free archive. The cassettewell door is easily removed for head cleaning and demagnetizing, but it affords only moderate label visibility. Jan 16, 2017 hes keen to explore this new world of tapes. Important information to know when youre shopping for a nakamichi cassette deck. Nakamichi tri tracer, nakamichi ii tri tracer, nakamichi zxl, nakamichi zxl limited, nakamichi 250, nakamichi 350, nakamichi 480, nakamichi 480z, nakamichi 481. Audio cassette tape decks for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
I work with dedicated technical experts, john and erik. Nakamichi cassette decks california institute of technology. Nakamichi cassette decks audiogon discussion forum. Unless you have an investment in cassettes, either pre or self recorded, theres no real reason for owning one. Sep 27, 2014 i never used one, but i always heard that the nakamichi dragon was the ultimate in consumer cassette decks. Pioneer audio, media storage, hifi audio, audiophile, home theater, history. Cassette deck repair, nakamichi, pioneer, teac, akai. Ion audio tape 2 pc usb cassettetomp3 converter macwindows compatible, dual cassette deck, usb 1. From 1973, nakamichi started to sell highquality stereo cassette decks that benefited from the.
Nakamichi 700 cassette deck owners instruction manual reprint. The compact cassette is a plastic case containing a spool of 3. The same applies if you dont take out the cassette but turn off k2000 there is no calibration data memory in this deck. In appearance, the recorder is neatly organized, made up of nearly straight lines that are subtly rounded at the corners. Single well decks are becoming rare and 3head decks are now almost nonexistent.
Vintage tandberg series tcd 300 hifi cassette tape deck new belt working. That page compares the dr1 to the cassette deck 1 toward the end of the text, and very accurately and effectively overall. Nakamichi audio cassette tape decks for sale shop with afterpay. I never made much use of cassette recording, but back in the 1980s i found at a closeout price a technics rsm260 that made excellent copies of some of my vinyl records. Even beginners could quickly master this unit, which is mainly controlled by pianolike keys and features a large speaker. Nakamichi cr70 cassette deck 1985 diy amplifier, 1970s cartoons, hifi audio.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Deckstapehistorysimplehistoriadeckduck tapehistory booksterrace. For recording, however, there are very few that can match a 3head nakamichi. Nakamichi zx7 cassette deck old school toneaudio magazine. Discussion in audio hardware started by audio, apr 9, 2003. Hi end nakamichi 581 discrete 3 head 4 track cassette deck japan. With the release of the model its number reflected its high price in the early 70s, reeltoreel tape recorders were rendered all but obsolete, for consumers.
Although i own three imo very good cassette decks lx5, zx7 and teac v7010 i wouldnt recommend one. We can repair, align and restore your classic nakamichi stereo product except for their car audio. Books on tape thousands of audio books on cassette, cd. I know that the cassette decks we have restored are far superior to. It is a cassette deck that is said to have reached its peak that supports. Reel to reel tape recorder manufacturers nakamichi. Dec 16, 2005 a nakamichi in good working order is the best cassette deck you can find.
Three head dual capstan stereo cassette deck 199092. Nakamichi cassettes are rebranded tdk cassettes that are said to come from the middle of the pancake so more uniform and less dropouts. Nakamichi tape decks are great vintage tape players because of their sound quality and the features that they offer. There are differences in playback between machines of the same manufacturer. With news that tapes are not dead, we round up the best cassette players for. In the uk, a jointventure company was established to promote and sell the products.
Teac w1200 dual cassette deck with recorder usb pitch karaokemicin and remote. Apr, 2012 one of the coolest nak cassette decks however, was a hi end car deck that instead of reversing the tape to play the b side, would eject the cassette, flip the cassette and then reinsert the cassette automatically. It also infringed the philips code book on the compact cassette and. You can largely attribute the popularity of the tape deck to two things. Also over 400 of their titles are available for digital download on and can be linked to through the books on tape site. This nakamichi dragon cassette deck is in pretty good cosmetic shape if not perfect.
The styling is pretty cool too, check out the level sliders on the right. Nakamichi cassette deck for sale in uk view 21 bargains. My rx505 is serial number a804 12731, with date code 456 86. Used, nakamichi bx125e 2 head cassette deck, dolb nakamichi bx125e 2 head cassette deck, nakamichi dr3 vintage cassette deck. This gauge allows the user to set the tape guide height, head stroke depth of penetration into the cassette box and head zenith tilt. Cassettetape players have grown in relevance both as vintage collectors items and as means of playing old cassettes. I know that the cassette decks we have restored are far superior to others. Get the best deals on tandberg vintage cassette decks when you shop the largest online selection at. Who knows about old nakamichi cassette decks page 2. I have a nakamichi cd1, black version technically it is 100% equal to a dr1 inside, but different look pros.
A tape head in the tape player or deck, in contact with an exposed portion of the tape, interprets an analog signal from the tapes magnetic surface. I listed one of these new in the box nakamichi 700 cassette decks on ebay. Nakamichi cassette deck 1 manual three head dual capstan. Nakamichi complete book neko mook with tracking from japan. Unfollow cassette deck nakamichi to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Nakamichi cassettes are rebranded tdk cassettes that are said to come from the middle of. Unit 204 255 78th avenue surrey, bc v3w 5b9 office.
Cassette deck repair, nakamichi, pioneer, teac, akai, technics, sansui, sony, awia and more page 2 cassette tape problems first you need to check if the tapes are the cause of the problems. Nakamichi dragon high end cassette deck high end hifi, high end audio, top. Infact most of naks decks are good just some shine well above others. Ion audio tape 2 pc usb cassette tomp3 converter macwindows compatible, dual cassette deck, usb 1. Vintage cassette players reached their peak in the component stereo era before the introduction of cds and cd players. A translation of nakamichi, the family name of the company founder, is in the middle of a road or midway. Sometimes as they age they will loose slipperiness and drag on metal parts. The first generation of cd players had just hit the market and they sounded dreadful, and reeltoreel tape recorders were headed out the door as well. While i am trying to figure out if i can get the old sony to play nice with tapes, i wondered if there are any modern cassette recorders designed to take computer audio input. Feature wise this is on a par with other decks at the price but what you cant see is that most cassette decks sound fairly humdrum, nakamichis sound inspiring. Nakamichi news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2011. Cassette tape players have grown in relevance both as vintage collectors items and as means of playing old cassettes. One of the coolest nak cassette decks however, was a hi end car deck that instead of reversing the tape to play the b side, would eject the cassette, flip the cassette and then reinsert the cassette automatically. The other thing is that most of the decks available now are crap.
While most tape decks today use sensors to detect the cassette type and set the appropriate bias and equalization automatically, the bx300 retains the. From 1973 nakamichi started to sell highquality stereo cassette decks that benefited from the mass markets move away from reeltoreel tape recorders to the cassette format. While most tape decks today use sensors to detect the cassette type and set the appropriate bias and equalization automatically, the bx300 retains the traditional nakamichi pushbutton selectors. A nakamichi in good working order is the best cassette deck you can find. Nakamichi 700 cassette deck owners instruction manual reprint plastic comb. This nakamichi bx125e 2 head is in need of a good home, i have only used once as i got it as a present and do not tend to use it. My name is jeff galin and i own electronics service labs. First you need to check if the tapes are the cause of the problems. Page 1 of 2 1 2 next audio new member thread starter.
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The nakamichi dragon has automatic azimuth correction naac, which is a fantastic capability with music and highquality studio recordings. It is manufactured to exacting specifications and is the. Tape decks or recorders are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative form of. Cheaper down the scale a bx300e is extremely good as is a cassette deck 1, 1. The bx125e was one of the more modest examples but has a good reputation for sound quality. Feb 14, 2012 i listed one of these new in the box nakamichi 700 cassette decks on ebay. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Jan 24, 2017 the bx125e was one of the more modest examples but has a good reputation for sound quality.
Of course, if you simply want one just to have it, any of nakamichi s three head decks should satisfy. As was said look for an older top of the line deck from one of the major manufactures preferably with dolby s, even if you dont use the dolby s those decks are all built to a much higher degree of quality and be sure its been gone through with new belts and such or make sure you have a place that can do that before you buy one. The small door on the front is a practical thing and it is made out of metal, not plastic. A buying guide the cassette deck market has changed quite a bit in the last few years. Apr 27, 2020 explore ek1167s board tape decks, followed by 321 people on. Buy nakamichi home cassettetape players and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. If there was one cassette deck to own, it was a nakamichi. Its always a good idea to look before you apply power.
Nakamichi history since the early days of the model, nakamichi had set the standard for cassette deck design and quality. The deck in general sounds veryvery good, is indisputably a high league deck. I never used one, but i always heard that the nakamichi dragon was the ultimate in consumer cassette decks. Separate tape heads were used for playback, recording, and erase. Blackcustoms services and international tracking provided. The cassette well door is easily removed for head cleaning and demagnetizing, but it affords only moderate label visibility.
Outside japan, the silver version of the black cassettedeck 1 was named cassette deck limited. New book celebrates britains early electronic music composers. But it is able to transfer the musical nuances, the 3d stage and the breath of the music what vast majority of the cassette decks cant. Get the best deal for nakamichi vintage cassette decks from the largest online selection at. As part of my latest rash of nad hatred, i think i am going to get rid of my nad 602 cassette deck. Nakamichi 700 cassette deck owners instruction manual reprint plastic comb on. This website is not affiliated with or sponsored by nakamichi. The thinking was that azimuth alignment was easier to maintain if the tape always went in the same direction. Apr 09, 2009 i have had a number of cassette decks over the years, and many of them arewere decent for playback. Only the nakamichi dragon has superior wowandflutter 0. This site is not affiliated with nakamichi, it is purely a tribute to the cassette decks made by nakamichi. Reel to reel tape recorder manufacturers nakamichi museum.
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