Single well decks are becoming rare and 3head decks are now almost nonexistent. Nakamichi 480 manual two head stereo cassette deck hifi. Compact cassettes come in two forms, either already containing content as. We have remanufactured the universal cassette gauge. Awesome nakamichi 700 series 3head stereo cassette deck pro reconditioned new belts were installed. If someone told you it cannot be repaired dont believe it. The nakamichi cr5a cassette deck is aimed at the audiophile who insists on uncompromised engineering but is willing to forgo a few costly special features. The nakamichi and 700 were regarded as two of the finest cassette recorders made in the mid1970s. Nakamichi 350 manual versatile cassette deck hifi engine.
Visit our new daughter site please register your nak today in the registrationarea. Nakamichi complete book neko mook with tracking from japan. Postage from didcot discount available for multiple auction wins. Autoreversing decks became popular and were standard on most factory installed. Apr 09, 2009 i have had a number of cassette decks over the years, and many of them arewere decent for playback. Nakamichi tape decks are great vintage tape players because of their sound quality and the features that they offer. The latter had different looks far less interesting but the very same basic appearance. I have a harman kardon td4400 cassette deck which was designed to transcribe cds no less. Nakamichi audio cassette tape decks for sale shop with. My name is jeff galin and i own electronics service labs.
Once i got the azimuth adjusted on the cassette deck 1, the tone was there. Teac w1200 dual cassette deck with recorder usb pitch karaokemicin and remote. Before completely vanishing from visible sight, nakamichi made a quickie lowgrade version of the cassette deck in 1993. The was also the worlds first threehead deck, and it was this along with the beautiful 700 which was instrumental in elevating cassette to become a serious music medium. Cassette decks tape recorders hifi stereo cassette decks professional cassette decks multi track cassette porta studio recorders microphones here blank nos cassette tapes here. Tape decks free delivery possible on eligible purchases. 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. Cassette deck repair, nakamichi repair, pioneer, teac. Nakamichi history since the early days of the model, nakamichi had set the standard for cassette deck design and quality. Nakamichi was the first to use a threehead recording technique in a cassette deck. 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. Shop ebay for great deals on nakamichi vintage cassette decks. The compact cassette or musicassette mc, also commonly called the cassette tape, audio cassette, or simply tape or cassette, is an analog magnetic tape recording format for audio recording and playback. Youll find new or used products in nakamichi vintage cassette decks on ebay.
Separate tape heads were used for playback, recording, and erase. Tape decks or recorders are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative. I have had a number of cassette decks over the years, and many of them arewere decent for playback. I know that the cassette decks we have restored are far superior to. During the nineteen sixties, nakamichi made both open reel and cassette decks, but it wasnt until 1972 that the first nakamichi branded cassette deck was launched. Cassette deck repair, nakamichi repair, pioneer, teac, akai. Nakamichi news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2011. By applying much of the technology developed for the now famous nakamichi 550 onlocation cassette recorder, nakamichi has produced a compact deck that, like the 550, delivers performance befitting the best home music systems, and that can be readily adapted for car playback systems and portable studio use. It needs some maintenance, but then it will play music with soul.
Nakamichi cassette decks i would like to hear from anyone who can tell me if the nakamichi decks are better than say a upper end denon drw 800a, and second is there a big dirrence in the way the different models sound in playback mode. If you can find a td4200, td4400 td4500, td4600 or td4800 in good shape and a reasonable price you should consider it. The td4800 definitely rivals some nakamichi decks and is about 10 years newer. The nakamichi brand remains the benchmark manufacturer in the world of compact k7. One of them died after about two months, and i cant figure out why. Nakamichi cassette deck 2 owners instruction manual reprint plastic comb on. Get the best deal for nakamichi vintage cassette decks from the largest online selection at. Please donate parts and broken decks in donationarea.
Nakamichi has a serious reputation when it comes to tape decks, they built arguably the best sounding models ever made, and many lamented the day that cd killed them off. The 480 sat across the sudios because he was the last link of the model, the vehicle in which they put all their hopes, the friend and confidant. Unfollow cassette deck nakamichi to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Reel to reel tape recorder manufacturers nakamichi museum. When thinking of the ultimate cassette deck, many people think of nakamichi. A buying guide the cassette deck market has changed quite a bit in the last few years.
Nakamichi cassette decks steve hoffman music forums. Competitor cassette decks offered ferri chrome iec type iii whereas nakamichi chose not to do so. It also infringed the philips code book on the compact cassette and. With the release of the model its number reflected its high price in the early 70s, reeltoreel tape. Apr 09, 2003 ive always liked harmankardons cassette decks. If there was one cassette deck to own, it was a nakamichi.
It is a cassette deck that is said to have reached its peak that supports. Nakamichi 580,2 head cassette deck,serviced,upgraded,nichiconelna silmic caps. Cassette decks reached their pinnacle of performance and complexity by the mid1980s. Discussion in audio hardware started by audio, apr 9, 2003. A translation of nakamichi, the family name of the company founder, is in the middle of a road or midway. This is a very thorough repair in the way that even minor problems are corrected and the performance is restored to a new like condition sometimes maybe better according to past customers, see view entries below. We can repair, align and restore your classic nakamichi stereo product except for their car audio. Cassette player, byheart portable walkman cassette player audio music player convert tapes from usb to digital mp3 with earphones compatible for laptoppcmac. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. I have worked in trouble shooting complex electronic circuits for more than 20 years. The other thing is that most of the decks available now are crap. Cassette deck 1 cassette player pdf manual download. The td4800 definitely rivals some nakamichi decks and is.
Nakamichi cassette deck 1 owners manual pdf download. Cassette players varied widely, ranging from simple. Important information to know when youre shopping for a nakamichi cassette deck. However, the drive motors are beltdriven in the cr and dd in the cassette decks tape recording in 1993 wasnt worth much anymore. Mine is mid 80s vintage and can make a good tape even out of a lowly tdk d90. Welcome to, the unofficial nakamichi cassette deck resource since 1997 this site is not affiliated with nakamichi, it is purely a tribute to the cassette decks made by nakamichi.
Nakamichi mr2 2head professional cassette deck the nakamichi mr1 set a new performance standard for professional cassette decks. I work with dedicated technical experts, john and erik. For cassette decks such as nakamichi, pioneer, teac, akai, technics, sony, sansui and more. 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. Cassette deck belt kit includes belts, instructions and email customer support. Onkyo home audio cassette tape decks for sale in stock. The cassette deck market has changed quite a bit in the last few years. This gauge allows the user to set the tape guide height, head stroke depth of penetration into the cassette box and head zenith tilt. It was developed by philips in hasselt, belgium, and introduced in september 1963. As others have pointed out there are also many good cassette decks which will. 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. It blows out most other deck, including tree head deck from other company. Multi track professional cassette tape decks 4 track cassette decks were first introduced in about 1966 when the compact.
Nakamichi 480 2 head cassette deck 73 pages cassette player nakamichi bx300 owners manual. The thinking was that azimuth alignment was easier to maintain if the tape always went in the same direction. I bought two new teac doublecassette decks back in july of last year, he says. I think if you found a mint andor perfectly restored nakamichi 680 zx, 700 zxl, dragon, cr7 or other of that era, you would have more fun with a classic machine that would better hold its value. This unit is remarkable in its sound production no tape drag or distortion. From 1973, nakamichi started to sell highquality stereo cassette decks that benefited from the. Nakamichi cassette decks audiogon discussion forum. Cassette tape players have grown in relevance both as vintage collectors items and as means of playing old cassettes. This is not an original as originals are out of print, but we use the best scans available. Cassettetape players have grown in relevance both as vintage collectors items and as means of playing old cassettes. Nakamichi cassettes are rebranded tdk cassettes that are said to come from the middle of. Nakamichi 480 manual two head stereo cassette deck.
Sep 16, 2016 nakamichi cassette deck one demo duration. Nakamichi cassette deck 2, 1 of many items available for sale, see other items for details. Mcgee says he doubts todays cassette decks are built to do hundreds of dubs as he does. Comes with original owners manual and in original box. As ispartsrepair only bb124 as ispartsrepair only bb124 vintage sherwood cd320b cassette deck tested working.
The first nakamichi threehead decks were the and 700 introduced around 1973. In 1973 nakamichi created stereo cassette decks with such high quality that eventually made reeltoreel tape recorders obsolete for consumers. Get the best deals on nakamichi audio cassette tape decks. Im looking at older nakamichi stuff such as the lx3 and the lx5. The 600 is yet another example of nakamichi s philosophy. I cant verify it, but it ran circles around any other deck id owned, especially with good metal tape. The compact cassette or musicassette mc, also commonly called the cassette tape or simply tape or cassette, is an analog magnetic tape recording format for audio recording and playback. The mr2 proves that it, s possible to design a budget priced professional deck with sound quality that stands above the crowd. New listing library of congress cassette tape player for blind unused mint free shipping. Nakamichi cassette deck for sale in uk view 25 bargains.
Parts, repair, belts, lamps, marantz, pioneer, sansui, teac, sony, cassette, receiver, 8track, reel to reel, turntable. How to adjust bias for a ux cassette on a sony k909es deck. The and 700 series decks had tape bias settings for normal bias iec type i and high bias iec type ii. I know that the cassette decks we have restored are far superior to others. Like other nakamichi cassette decks the 600 offers performance associated not too long ago with only top quality open reel tape decks, and from this standpoint it represents a highvalueperdollar investment. Unfollow nakamichi cassette deck to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It is a threehead, threemotor, dualcapstan unit with dolby b and dolby c noise reduction, useradjustable bias, and memoryrewind and automaticrepeat functions.
A nakamichi cassette deck features three heads, and each head is designated for a specific task. Nakamichi bx125 cassette deck highend tape deck, silver this higherend cassette deck performs very well, much better than many other cassette decks. Nakamichi is a subsidiary of chinese holding company nimble holdings nakamichi manufactured electronic devices from its founding in 1948, but only sold them under. With me, it always has its place in the rack b77, and both still work. Nakamichi cr2a two head stereo cassette tape deck good sound. Nakamichi cassette deck 2 owners instruction manual. View and download nakamichi cassette deck 1 owners manual online. That page compares the dr1 to the cassette deck 1 toward the end of the text, and very accurately and effectively overall. Nakamichi was reportedly one of the first manufacturers to make a cassette deck with three heads. The bx125e was one of the more modest examples but has a good reputation for sound quality. Compact cassettes come in two forms, either already containing content as a prerecorded cassette. The face plate and cabinet were also cleaned and hand polished.
On 6 tape decks, 2 mr1s, cassette deck 1, cassette deck 1. Make offer nakamichi rx202 auto reverse cassette tape deck serviced 90 day warranty teac cassette deck stereo rh500 gold dolby audio equipment recording used ils 1,231. For cassette decks such as nakamichi, pioneer, teac, akai, technics, sony, sansui and. The nakamichi 350 brings new meaning to the word versatility. For recording, however, there are very few that can match a 3head nakamichi. Please mention model numbers when ordering bx100 bx300 mr1 mr2 cr5 cr7 deck 1 deck 1. Nakamichi cassettes are rebranded tdk cassettes that are said to come from the middle of the pancake so more uniform and less dropouts. Nakamichi arguably makes the best sounding cassette decks you can buy new.
New listing used tested technics vintage stereo cassette deck model rs631. Cassette decks from companies such as nakamichi, revox, and tandberg incorporated advanced features such as multiple tape heads and dual capstan drive with separate reel motors. Luis sent me another tape just in case there was a problem with the first one. It is manufactured to exacting specifications and is the phillips compact cassette standard. Reel to reel tape recorder manufacturers nakamichi. As part of my latest rash of nad hatred, i think i am going to get rid of my nad 602 cassette deck.
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