Author Topic: Cassette Tape Decks (Read 18515 times)

southpeak · « **on:** Apr 09, 2010 at 11:47 PM »

Anybody still holding on to his cassette tape deck? Post your unit/s and comments here.

I’m not into cassette tapes as medium for music. What I remember about it are those cheap radio cassette players you bring along during outings and holidays but never did I had a separate player when it was still the ”thing”.. so nanghihiram o nakikigamit lang ako noon.

I recently got hold of an audio setup which included a tape deck. What made me notice it first was it’s weight which is almost as heavy as the amp of the system itself. The inside looks like that of an amp rather than those of portable players.

Along with the setup came various cassette tapes. I was not expecting too much because of what I remember about the sound coming from a portable player. But lo and behold, it sounded very good. This only proves that a good player plus a good source really makes a difference.

May isa pa akong nahalata, pati pala sa tapes, masmaganda ang imported kaysa local tapes. Anthony Castelo’s vocals is very good but the background music sucks. Para kang nakikinig ng lumang sine na ngongo, if you can imagine.. maybe not all. But the imported Beatles, Bread, Kenny Rogers, sus kaganda rin pala using this tape deck..

So now, I’m also a tape deck user.. btw, the unit I’m talking about is a Luxman K-15 . I’m not sure but according to a passage from TVK, it’s a topper (TOTL?) of the K-10, K-12 series.

Here is a Monthly Pinup poster from TVK with the Luxman K-15 as props, enjoy

http://www.thevintageknob.org/PINUP/0309/0309-antonella.html

eyeswideshut · « **Reply #1 on:** Apr 24, 2010 at 02:11 PM »

hmm interesting i have lots of tapes. and there are lots of cheap japan surplus tape decks. i might buy one too.

oweidah · « **Reply #2 on:** Apr 24, 2010 at 08:58 PM »

i have a teac v5000. was in perfect condition a year ago. tested recently, ayaw mag play pero nag ffwd at rewind.

meron pa ako dito blanks c90 tdk metal chrome, maxell chrome at sony yata
may demagnetizer din ako at kung ano-ano capstan cleaner. sayang

from the net>

edzpen2022 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 22, 2010 at 11:31 PM »

wow! coolness...anybody knows where i can get nice tape decks? Yung magandang mga brands.

Hammerheart · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 23, 2010 at 02:03 AM »

Quote from: ojofool on Apr 24, 2010 at 08:58 PM

i have a teac v5000. was in perfect condition a year ago. tested recently, ayaw mag play pero nag ffwd at rewind.

meron pa ako dito blanks c90 tdk metal chrome, maxell chrome at sony yata
may demagnetizer din ako at kung ano-ano capstan cleaner. sayang

from the net>

for sale tape deck mo sir? hehe

Reymer · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 04, 2010 at 03:09 PM »

Quote from: ojofool on Apr 24, 2010 at 08:58 PM

i have a teac v5000. was in perfect condition a year ago. tested recently, ayaw mag play pero nag ffwd at rewind.

meron pa ako dito blanks c90 tdk metal chrome, maxell chrome at sony yata
may demagnetizer din ako at kung ano-ano capstan cleaner. sayang

from the net>

Sayang to Sir, belt lang irereplace dyan. I have a similar model, Teac V-5010
http://66.196.80.202/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=ja_en&trurl=http%3a%2f%2faudio-heritage.jp%2fTEAC-ESOTERIC%2fplayer%2fv-5010.html

copper plated chassis

audiojunkie · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 27, 2011 at 01:21 PM »

Quote from: southpeak on Apr 09, 2010 at 11:47 PM

Anybody still holding on to his cassette tape deck? Post your unit/s and comments here.

Just saw this thread. got same model got from a friend as freebie when I bought some stuuf from him. the problem is it goeas to FWD mode when I press play PLAY so got no chance to listen to it.

you are right, it weighs heavier than other players.

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 29, 2011 at 07:40 AM »

I had a tape collection when I was in grade school to HS & the best tape deck I got was a TASCAM (forgot the model) it was a double tape for fast dub recording type. It was also a hand me down from my brother

Those days were fun I remember the very 1st cassette I bought was QUEEN LIVE KILLERS & POLICE SYNCHRONICITY

doasmarx · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 16, 2011 at 08:35 PM »

question: can you tell if a deck is a 3 or 2 head player just by looking at it. i have one onkyo liverpool i cant read the exact model medyo burado na kasi. tia

kulapong · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 16, 2011 at 11:18 PM »

Quote from: at_sunset_blvd on Jan 29, 2011 at 07:40 AM

I had a tape collection when I was in grade school to HS & the best tape deck I got was a TASCAM (forgot the model) it was a double tape for fast dub recording type. It was also a hand me down from my brother Those days were fun I remember the very 1st cassette I bought was QUEEN LIVE KILLERS & POLICE SYNCHRONICITY

Parehas tayo.... first tape i bought was Queen Live Killers...eto yung 2 tapes...sa Goodwill bookstore ko binili sa Makati.....then The Cure (Hot! Hot! Hot!) - two tapes din..

pero sa Walkman ko lang pini play......dami kong nasirang walkman...

soundtripping while driving my BMX bike sa CCP yes!!!!!!

baon ko sa bulsa 20 pesos...pambili ng buko juice pag napagod sa kaka pedal na nakatayo... ngayun di ko na kaya ang BMX na mababa ang upuan....

BMX with tire na tractor grip....tas rim na ARAYA....alam nyo pa ba yun....pag hindi...di kayo ka age he he

audiojunkie · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 16, 2011 at 11:33 PM »

Quote from: doasmarx on Feb 16, 2011 at 08:35 PM

question: can you tell if a deck is a 3 or 2 head player just by looking at it. i have one onkyo liverpool i cant read the exact model medyo burado na kasi. tia

IMHO, it's quite difficult bro. unless you open the lid and you're familiar what to look for inside.

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 19, 2011 at 07:54 AM »

Quote from: kulapong on Feb 16, 2011 at 11:18 PM

Parehas tayo.... first tape i bought was Queen Live Killers...eto yung 2 tapes...sa Goodwill bookstore ko binili sa Makati.....then The Cure (Hot! Hot! Hot!) - two tapes din..

pero sa Walkman ko lang pini play......dami kong nasirang walkman...

soundtripping while driving my BMX bike sa CCP yes!!!!!!

baon ko sa bulsa 20 pesos...pambili ng buko juice pag napagod sa kaka pedal na nakatayo... ngayun di ko na kaya ang BMX na mababa ang upuan....

BMX with tire na tractor grip....tas rim na ARAYA....alam nyo pa ba yun....pag hindi...di kayo ka age he he

Yes these were the hey days, we reminisce our younger days w/ the late 70's & 80's music we known & if ever it gets played on radio or at clubs having 80's nights theme it just brings a great smile on my face, Sorry guys for the OT it just really brings back memories the music we grew up with

jbl4311 · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM »

Sali ako dito
still playing casette tapes
here are my players

The original portable music device
decades before the ipod generation

kulapong · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 20, 2011 at 10:26 PM »

Bro Jbl4311,

yung color gray na sony walkman ang last na walkman ko...nasa province ko pa yan he he...hanapin ko minsan...

Ang ga ganda ng tape decks mo!! type ko yung 3 Head closed loop dual capstan!! he he

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 23, 2011 at 08:08 AM »

Your SONY 333ESG tapedeck still looks awesome

shuttertrigger · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM »

nice collections sir jbl4311!

all of them still working?

jbl4311 · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 23, 2011 at 05:29 PM »

Thank you sir a s blvd
Hebrew, 6 fully functional, 2 used as rewinder(haha) . Regularly ni rewind ko cassette tapes para di masira. All radio/ tuner function of walkman working.

Yamaha and sony es all working.

warmaster · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 23, 2011 at 06:50 PM »

ganda ng collection niyo sir jbl4311!

nasa probinsya na mga tape decks and turntables namin. first casette na binili ko yung The Cure Standing on the beach sa may stall outside fiesta carnival and the dawn beyond the bend sa sm city gamit ang BMX. hehehe. i lost all my tapes when they got ruined nung nagpagawa kami ng bahay back in 98. nakakapanghinayang din

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 24, 2011 at 08:03 AM »

Quote from: jbl4311 on Feb 20, 2011 at 08:24 PM

Wow nice collection varities of WALKMANS, always wanted one before but my parents never bought me one coz they were expensive, this is great stuff!

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 24, 2011 at 08:07 AM »

I also remember before we have these dedicated cassette tape rewinder so to prevent wear of the units motor belt of rewinding & forwarding. I still have with me a NAGOAKA Tape Splicing Repair Kit, post ko picture mamaya

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 06, 2011 at 06:33 PM »

if you have cassette decks before or now guys we should have had these , SURVIVAL KITS

the TDK all metal cassette tape (for longevity music keeping), a NAGOAKA tape repair/ splicing kit, tape head cleaner & a TDK De-Magnitizer

Sorry for pics guys just not very good at posting pics

jbl4311 · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 06, 2011 at 08:19 PM »

Quote from: at_sunset_blvd on Mar 06, 2011 at 06:33 PM

if you have cassette decks before or now guys we should have had these , SURVIVAL KITS

the TDK all metal cassette tape (for longevity music keeping), a NAGOAKA tape repair/ splicing kit, tape head cleaner & a TDK De-Magnitizer

Now i remember! Meron nga pala akong de magnetizer. Need to buy a small battery for it. Made by audio technica. Hope it is still working. Kagaya din nyang TDK de magnetizer mo sunset.

Re NAGOAKA splicing kit, how does it work/ how do you use it?

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 07, 2011 at 03:58 PM »

Quote from: jbl4311 on Mar 06, 2011 at 08:19 PM

Now i remember! Meron nga pala akong de magnetizer. Need to buy a small battery for it. Made by audio technica. Hope it is still working. Kagaya din nyang TDK de magnetizer mo sunset.

Re NAGOAKA splicing kit, how does it work/ how do you use it?

Cassette tapes that are eaten up by a defective deck which gets crumpled or the tape gets cut-off thats where the splicing kit comes in, you'll be like a surgeon putting strip like adhesive on the back of the cut part so it could be re-connected or you could also cut the very crumpled part if its very unplayable already & change the tiny square brush inside the cassette if damage or becomes very dusty already.
This kit comes w/ three mini screw drivers, adhesive ribbon size tapes, rollers, slicing blade, miniature scissor & alot more parts for a cassette tape

curvis · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 29, 2011 at 07:05 PM »

Sony Megabass FTW!

too bad tinanggal na yata ng sony 'yung feature sa mga recent cellphone models nila.

vhinx · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 31, 2011 at 09:38 AM »

Nakamichi LX-3 Tape Deck.

Hinugot ko pa yan sa baul at madumi pa

, kaya lang palitin na pinch roller nyan...

audiojunkie · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 31, 2011 at 10:11 AM »

nice! kunting punas lang yan...

nalala ko.. hugutin ko ring yung recond pioneer tapedeck ko kailangan lang repainting ng case...

vhinx · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 31, 2011 at 11:41 AM »

yup,,, pinag iisipan ko pa sir kung pagaganahin ko tape deck ko. wala na yata replacement parts yan eh...

at_sunset_blvd · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 31, 2011 at 04:02 PM »

Quote from: vhinx on Mar 31, 2011 at 11:41 AM

yup,,, pinag iisipan ko pa sir kung pagaganahin ko tape deck ko. wala na yata replacement parts yan eh...

Kunting buffing lang yan Sir at mikinis naman yan just like the old days when it was new

vhinx · « **Reply #28 on:** Apr 01, 2011 at 07:03 AM »

yup,,, thanks for advise mga brader. I will do it pag merun bakante oras, hindi na din nagana yun kasi nag mulfunction na pinch roller nun at hindi na balance yung roller rubber ball nya kaya lagi ipit yung film ng tape..

rd_bumagat · « **Reply #29 on:** Apr 20, 2011 at 09:28 PM »

Sirs,

Saan kaya puwedeng bumili nang metal or chrome tape? How about recorded original tape that came from US? Anyone selling a good cassette player?

Thanks.

Rey