This is the worst quality cassette deck I have ever owned.
The sound quality can vary slightly each time you play a cassette and it also depends on the direction (auto reverse) and which deck you are using.
The problem is the way the auto reverse is implemented.
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(+) high sound quality, diverse functions, record to tape mode, record from tape mode (-) usless instruction manual, useless recording programme, not all cables supplied
Advantages: Twin auto reverse. Easy to use. Relay play etc Disadvantages: Sound quality varies due to badly designed auto-reverse system
This is the worst quality cassette deck I have ever owned.
The sound quality can vary slightly each time you play a cassette and it also depends on the direction (auto reverse) and which deck you are using.
The problem is the way the auto reverse is implemented.
The heads are rotated to play one side of the cassette, and not rotated for the other side. And they don't seem to hit the rotation 'end stop' ... ...aligned correctly, resulting in significant changes in frequency response at the top end.
I got the deck to transfer a lot of old cassettes to CD, and was annoyed when I found these problems.
For day-to-day use, it might be OK for some people. But for anything else, look elsewhere! ... more
This is the worst quality cassette deck I have ever owned.
The sound quality can vary slightly each time you play a cassette and it also depends on the direction (auto reverse) and which deck you are using.
The problem is the way the auto reverse is implemented.
The heads are rotated to play one side of the cassette, and not rotated for the other side. And they don't seem to hit the rotation 'end stop' quite right sometimes, which means the heads are sometimes not aligned correctly, resulting in significant changes in frequency response at the top end.
I got the deck to transfer a lot of old cassettes to CD, and was annoyed when I found these problems. For day-to-day use, it might be OK for some people. But for anything else, look elsewhere!
Advantages: Two Decks, a budget price, Sony name and build, servo controls Disadvantages: recording in different directions on different decks can end up a bit confusing, a bit clunky in operation, sound is OK
...was suprised to find a Sony for this little money. What you end up with is a famous name product with reasonable functionality, no graphic equaliser or remote control but you get two Decks, Dolby C, servo controls (although they are a bit clunky in operation) variable speed dubbing and a reasonable finish, mine was in black and matched nicely with some Marantz seperates I already had. Its not the smallest unit in the world so check the dimensions ...
dudleydowrite 20.04.2004
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