Cassette Deck reviews
Aiwa AD-F810 Cassette Deck
This deck is a tremendous success on a variety of levels. The transport, for example, is about the most stable of any deck I have encountered in this price range. There wasn't the slightest instability of pitch in sustained piano or woodwind notes. Missing, too, was that subtle hardening of tone that...
This deck is a tremendous success on a variety of levels. The transport, for example, is about the most stable of any deck I have encountered in this price range. There wasn't the slightest instability of pitch in sustained piano or woodwind notes. Missing, too, was that subtle hardening of tone that...
Aiwa AD-F850 Cassette Deck
The AD-F850 costs a little more than its predecessor (Aiwa AD-F810), even though it has fewer facilities. What has gone? The pretty green backlight behind the cassette, timer-start and the headphone volume control have all disappeared. The only other changes we can spot are a rather pointless styling...
The AD-F850 costs a little more than its predecessor (Aiwa AD-F810), even though it has fewer facilities. What has gone? The pretty green backlight behind the cassette, timer-start and the headphone volume control have all disappeared. The only other changes we can spot are a rather pointless styling...
Aiwa AD-WX828 Cassette deck
As always, the company is represented by a device with very large functionality and technical improvements. Although for tape recorders of this class it is enough to automatically determine the type of tape used, but only in the AD-WX828 there is a separate indication of them for each pull. Optimization...
As always, the company is represented by a device with very large functionality and technical improvements. Although for tape recorders of this class it is enough to automatically determine the type of tape used, but only in the AD-WX828 there is a separate indication of them for each pull. Optimization...
Aiwa AD-WX929 Cassette deck
Aiwa AD-WX929 looks compact, it is equipped with many features - Dolby B, C noise reduction systems, HX Pro dynamic bias system, automatic tape type selection and a timer. When you turn on the Repeat mode, the same piece of recorded material is played back. The Blanc Skip mode provides the ability to...
Aiwa AD-WX929 looks compact, it is equipped with many features - Dolby B, C noise reduction systems, HX Pro dynamic bias system, automatic tape type selection and a timer. When you turn on the Repeat mode, the same piece of recorded material is played back. The Blanc Skip mode provides the ability to...
Denon DRM 740 Cassette deck
In the cassette DRM-740 is implemented closed path, which form two capstan and drive for each node podkatushechnogo used two separate engine. The results were soon manifest itself in one of the lowest values of the coefficient of detonation test devices: the firm points to 0.1 %, and according to our...
In the cassette DRM-740 is implemented closed path, which form two capstan and drive for each node podkatushechnogo used two separate engine. The results were soon manifest itself in one of the lowest values of the coefficient of detonation test devices: the firm points to 0.1 %, and according to our...
Denon DRM-660 Cassette deck
In terms of control capabilities and functions, the DRM-660 occupies, as it were, a middle position: two push-button stations and one four-digit counter with clearly distinguishable large numbers, showing not real time, but only some conventional units. But in fact, each broach has a counter with memory,...
In terms of control capabilities and functions, the DRM-660 occupies, as it were, a middle position: two push-button stations and one four-digit counter with clearly distinguishable large numbers, showing not real time, but only some conventional units. But in fact, each broach has a counter with memory,...
Denon DRM-710 Cassette Deck
The DRM-700A's replacement is also a three-head deck, of course, which provides the user with the security that comes from being able to confirm the integrity of recordings as they are being made. The other benefit of the three-head package-deal is specialised record and playback heads, rather than composite...
The DRM-700A's replacement is also a three-head deck, of course, which provides the user with the security that comes from being able to confirm the integrity of recordings as they are being made. The other benefit of the three-head package-deal is specialised record and playback heads, rather than composite...
Denon DRS-610 Cassette Deck
This DRS-610 is the second least expensive machine and yet it is the only one which shares their most eye-catching feature with the top-of-the-range DRS-810. I refer to the gliding drawer arrangement which loads the cassette horizontally into the machine just like a front loading CD player. Denon claim...
This DRS-610 is the second least expensive machine and yet it is the only one which shares their most eye-catching feature with the top-of-the-range DRS-810. I refer to the gliding drawer arrangement which loads the cassette horizontally into the machine just like a front loading CD player. Denon claim...
Denon DRS-810 Cassette deck
The device differs by horizontal location of the magnetic-tape mechanism. And not the whole mechanism but only a special tray goes outfor load. At the loading a tape in the tray goes in and is rigidly and accurately fixed on the basis by pressure arm like a CD in the drive of CD player. Yes, there is...
The device differs by horizontal location of the magnetic-tape mechanism. And not the whole mechanism but only a special tray goes outfor load. At the loading a tape in the tray goes in and is rigidly and accurately fixed on the basis by pressure arm like a CD in the drive of CD player. Yes, there is...
Denon DRW-660 Cassette deck
This is a beautiful device with perfect ergonomics and interesting design. An amazing effect of relief is created on the absolutely flat faceplate; I mean that the aim, for which the others remove bevels and make grooves or ledges, is achieved here per se. And relatively to ergonomics I want to emphasize...
This is a beautiful device with perfect ergonomics and interesting design. An amazing effect of relief is created on the absolutely flat faceplate; I mean that the aim, for which the others remove bevels and make grooves or ledges, is achieved here per se. And relatively to ergonomics I want to emphasize...
JVC TD-V662 Cassette deck
Let's start from the inside to admire the machine: still one of the few in modern times, and in our test, the only one who indulges us honest direct drive capstan, and here and closed loop-through path - can be safely argued that lentoprotyazhka 662 th most beautiful in our company. Incidentally, Flutter...
Let's start from the inside to admire the machine: still one of the few in modern times, and in our test, the only one who indulges us honest direct drive capstan, and here and closed loop-through path - can be safely argued that lentoprotyazhka 662 th most beautiful in our company. Incidentally, Flutter...
Kenwood KX-7060S Cassette deck
In recorder Kenwood KX-7060S of three engines for the tape drive only two, and the third works for a motorized loading and unloading cassettes. Incidentally, the power button and this mode is very unusual not near the cassette deck, as usual, and the first group of vertical control buttons broach and...
In recorder Kenwood KX-7060S of three engines for the tape drive only two, and the third works for a motorized loading and unloading cassettes. Incidentally, the power button and this mode is very unusual not near the cassette deck, as usual, and the first group of vertical control buttons broach and...
Kenwood KX-W4080 Cassette deck
This lovely unit biggest of all companies in our test - solid body, full-length and even full-fledged impression. Perhaps this impression is exacerbated by "slanting eyes" - narrow windows in the cassette compartment door, which although look good, functional perform its purpose is not the best way:...
This lovely unit biggest of all companies in our test - solid body, full-length and even full-fledged impression. Perhaps this impression is exacerbated by "slanting eyes" - narrow windows in the cassette compartment door, which although look good, functional perform its purpose is not the best way:...
Kenwood KX-W8060 Cassette deck
At first glance, the machine immediately drew the attention of the cassette compartment cover is made of smoked glass. When I wanted to make sure there is a tape in this area, I had to use a flashlight. Double cassette deck is equipped with Dolby Noise Reduction B, C, Dynamic bias HX-Pro, MPX filter,...
At first glance, the machine immediately drew the attention of the cassette compartment cover is made of smoked glass. When I wanted to make sure there is a tape in this area, I had to use a flashlight. Double cassette deck is equipped with Dolby Noise Reduction B, C, Dynamic bias HX-Pro, MPX filter,...
Luxman K322 Cassette deck
In terms of design, function, and performance, this machine can be safely classified as a "classic of the genre. A typical tape pulling mechanism with two DC motors, which has long been proven to be simple and reliable. The recording/playback channel is built according to the classical scheme. A gentleman's...
In terms of design, function, and performance, this machine can be safely classified as a "classic of the genre. A typical tape pulling mechanism with two DC motors, which has long been proven to be simple and reliable. The recording/playback channel is built according to the classical scheme. A gentleman's...
Luxman K373 Cassette deck
The K373 drive is built according to the two-motor scheme, in which the weighted flywheel of the tong wheel provides sufficiently low detonation (according to the measurement results, less than 0.08%). To protect the cassette from external influences, a stabilizer is installed in the cassette holder...
The K373 drive is built according to the two-motor scheme, in which the weighted flywheel of the tong wheel provides sufficiently low detonation (according to the measurement results, less than 0.08%). To protect the cassette from external influences, a stabilizer is installed in the cassette holder...
Marantz 5010 Cassette Deck
This mains-operated recorder is intended for use in association with an existing amplifier and loudspeakers. It provides complete record/playback facilities and incorporates a tape selection system claimed to be suitable for ferric oxide, chromium dioxide and the latest dual-layer ferri-chrome formulations....
This mains-operated recorder is intended for use in association with an existing amplifier and loudspeakers. It provides complete record/playback facilities and incorporates a tape selection system claimed to be suitable for ferric oxide, chromium dioxide and the latest dual-layer ferri-chrome formulations....
Marantz SD 535 Cassette deck
Although the SD 535 only one keyboard, designed to control two broaches, but difficulties arise when this company bypassed easily. When inserting a cassette deck working definition is carried out automatically: priority is given to the recording deck. In addition, the display direction and pause mode...
Although the SD 535 only one keyboard, designed to control two broaches, but difficulties arise when this company bypassed easily. When inserting a cassette deck working definition is carried out automatically: priority is given to the recording deck. In addition, the display direction and pause mode...
Marantz SD 63 Cassette deck
Despite the fact that Marantz SD 63 one of the models that determine the price lower boundary of this group, it is involved in the test legally: Twin broaching, through tract, Dolby Noise Reduction B and C, the system HX -Pro her present, as well as rather extensive set of auxiliary functions. Among...
Despite the fact that Marantz SD 63 one of the models that determine the price lower boundary of this group, it is involved in the test legally: Twin broaching, through tract, Dolby Noise Reduction B and C, the system HX -Pro her present, as well as rather extensive set of auxiliary functions. Among...
Marantz SD-60 Cassette Deck
Since the Marantz company became part of the Philips empire, we have seen a number of Marantz products, notably CD players, labelled as manufactured in one of the Philips European factories. How ever, the company has retained a good measure of autonomy and ha s been free to incorporate sonic enhancing...
Since the Marantz company became part of the Philips empire, we have seen a number of Marantz products, notably CD players, labelled as manufactured in one of the Philips European factories. How ever, the company has retained a good measure of autonomy and ha s been free to incorporate sonic enhancing...
Marantz SD555 Cassette deck
Appearance of this deck several contradictory. On the one hand, traditional design SD555, without decor (except, of course, the gold brand logo), and on the other - with a clear desire for embellishment (the form of buttons and other external elements). When you work a whole image slightly spoils too...
Appearance of this deck several contradictory. On the one hand, traditional design SD555, without decor (except, of course, the gold brand logo), and on the other - with a clear desire for embellishment (the form of buttons and other external elements). When you work a whole image slightly spoils too...
Nakamichi CR-3A Cassette Deck
Nakamichi bills the CR-3A as "the least expensive cassette deck that offers the three essentials of Nakamichi recording technology." Those essentials, as the company sees it, are the discrete three-head approach, in which azimuths of the recording and playback gaps are individually adjustable; the asymmetrical...
Nakamichi bills the CR-3A as "the least expensive cassette deck that offers the three essentials of Nakamichi recording technology." Those essentials, as the company sees it, are the discrete three-head approach, in which azimuths of the recording and playback gaps are individually adjustable; the asymmetrical...
Nakamichi Dragon Cassette Deck
When Nakamichi introduced the first three-head cassette deck, the original Model 1000, it included a system that enabled the user to align the azimuth of the recording head to that of the playback head, so that every cassette made on the machine would play back on it with the highest possible accuracy....
When Nakamichi introduced the first three-head cassette deck, the original Model 1000, it included a system that enabled the user to align the azimuth of the recording head to that of the playback head, so that every cassette made on the machine would play back on it with the highest possible accuracy....
Onkyo TA RW211 Cassette deck
If you try to define a model of the average of the tape submitted, the TA RW211 would have been more just like her. Standard feature set includes auto reverse and automatic selection of the type of tape, Dolby B/C and logic control, electronic tape counter (unfortunately only in units that also prevails...
If you try to define a model of the average of the tape submitted, the TA RW211 would have been more just like her. Standard feature set includes auto reverse and automatic selection of the type of tape, Dolby B/C and logic control, electronic tape counter (unfortunately only in units that also prevails...
Onkyo TA-6510 Cassette deck
A three-motor tape drive mechanism with two capstans and a closed path, three heads, Dolby B and C noise reduction, an effective HX Pro system and Accubias proprietary bias current adjustment system - this is not a complete list of technical solutions that determine the high quality of Onkyo TA-6510....
A three-motor tape drive mechanism with two capstans and a closed path, three heads, Dolby B and C noise reduction, an effective HX Pro system and Accubias proprietary bias current adjustment system - this is not a complete list of technical solutions that determine the high quality of Onkyo TA-6510....
Philips FC 731 Cassette deck
For the latest models of Philips to use in the design elements with smooth transitions. Most often it is any transparent parts. No exception and FC 731, in which the filter is designed as an indicator. By the way, once and for display. The number of segments and ample range of levels, even higher than...
For the latest models of Philips to use in the design elements with smooth transitions. Most often it is any transparent parts. No exception and FC 731, in which the filter is designed as an indicator. By the way, once and for display. The number of segments and ample range of levels, even higher than...
Pioneer CT-93 Cassette deck
The long-awaited Dolby S-type noise reduction (NR) system didn't get off to much of a start. When the first cassette deck with Dolby S-type NR, the Harman Kardon TD4600, largely due to reservations about the deck itself combined with a feeling of unease about Dolby S-type. It was a rather disappointing...
The long-awaited Dolby S-type noise reduction (NR) system didn't get off to much of a start. When the first cassette deck with Dolby S-type NR, the Harman Kardon TD4600, largely due to reservations about the deck itself combined with a feeling of unease about Dolby S-type. It was a rather disappointing...
Pioneer CT-S740S Cassette deck
This cassette deck with motorized loading cassette. And it must be noted immediately, with a very good opportunity with a single click and release the tape to stop her, and remove. It is permitted in any mode other than recording, in which the machine is on a team does not react. In Pioneer CT-S740S...
This cassette deck with motorized loading cassette. And it must be noted immediately, with a very good opportunity with a single click and release the tape to stop her, and remove. It is permitted in any mode other than recording, in which the machine is on a team does not react. In Pioneer CT-S740S...
Pioneer CT-S830S Cassette deck
This unit is largely the most-most: the biggest, heaviest, most solid appearance, with the widest range of features, with the highest rates in almost all respects, with the most extensive and diverse display of a word, the very technical excellence, but also and most expensive. Tape drive, follow obliquely...
This unit is largely the most-most: the biggest, heaviest, most solid appearance, with the widest range of features, with the highest rates in almost all respects, with the most extensive and diverse display of a word, the very technical excellence, but also and most expensive. Tape drive, follow obliquely...
Pioneer CT-W505R Cassette deck
On the whole, beautiful and quite commensurate unit. The middle part of the front panel full of controls, but the feeling of tightness does not arise, since ergonomics of the device is well established, convenient control buttons control each broach conveniently grouped. The windows in the cassette compartment...
On the whole, beautiful and quite commensurate unit. The middle part of the front panel full of controls, but the feeling of tightness does not arise, since ergonomics of the device is well established, convenient control buttons control each broach conveniently grouped. The windows in the cassette compartment...
Pioneer CT-W806DR Cassette deck
I have such impressions from the work with CT-W806DR that want to share. Let's start from the main point - the digit. In this device digital technologies came to help analog record. Judge for yourself: Digital TDNS - digital noise reduction while coping, Digital FLEX - a digital compensator of high frequencies,...
I have such impressions from the work with CT-W806DR that want to share. Let's start from the main point - the digit. In this device digital technologies came to help analog record. Judge for yourself: Digital TDNS - digital noise reduction while coping, Digital FLEX - a digital compensator of high frequencies,...
Sherwood D-480 Cassette deck
Externally Sherwood produces a very pleasant experience due to the harmonious combination of the main control panel, made in a similar style to the cassette holder. Location of controls logical and intuitive mainly due to partition into 5 zones, resulting in fingers will find the right buttons. The same...
Externally Sherwood produces a very pleasant experience due to the harmonious combination of the main control panel, made in a similar style to the cassette holder. Location of controls logical and intuitive mainly due to partition into 5 zones, resulting in fingers will find the right buttons. The same...
Sony TC-K 715 Cassette deck
This tape from that series, about which directories firm said that "one head - good, but three ..." So, the Sony TC-K 715 uses three super-high density head. This unit has a mechanized loading of the cartridge: for it answers one of the three motors. Like trays computer CD-ROMs, cassette closes independently...
This tape from that series, about which directories firm said that "one head - good, but three ..." So, the Sony TC-K 715 uses three super-high density head. This unit has a mechanized loading of the cartridge: for it answers one of the three motors. Like trays computer CD-ROMs, cassette closes independently...
Sony TC-WE405 Cassette deck
405 - the youngest in a family of a double cassette December in the production program Sony. Therefore not surprising that in this model is applied combined broaching using general motors to drive both cassettes. More interesting to compare with the other defendants, who are completely independent of...
405 - the youngest in a family of a double cassette December in the production program Sony. Therefore not surprising that in this model is applied combined broaching using general motors to drive both cassettes. More interesting to compare with the other defendants, who are completely independent of...
Sony TC-WE705 Cassette deck
This tape from the last series of "E", in which all units are different from their predecessors, more features and a new design. For TC-WE705 can note the presence of noise reduction and Dolby S switchable MPX filter (the only device in the test), auto-calibration, automatic and manual recording level...
This tape from the last series of "E", in which all units are different from their predecessors, more features and a new design. For TC-WE705 can note the presence of noise reduction and Dolby S switchable MPX filter (the only device in the test), auto-calibration, automatic and manual recording level...
Teac V-1030 Cassette deck
When the recorder is standing next to the other, it is clear that it is somewhat higher. But the central location of cassette and proportionate, thoughtful ergonomic controls make this the highest in the test tape, considered separately, is quite elegant and stylish creation. In tape Teac V-1030, which...
When the recorder is standing next to the other, it is clear that it is somewhat higher. But the central location of cassette and proportionate, thoughtful ergonomic controls make this the highest in the test tape, considered separately, is quite elegant and stylish creation. In tape Teac V-1030, which...
TEAC V-8000S Cassette deck
Top-of-the-line in every respect, Teac's V-8000S cassette deck combines a solidly engineered tape transport with a complete range of performance and convenience features. In addition to Dolby B and Dolby C, the V-8000S includes the newer and sonically superior Dolby S noise-reduction system. Calibrated...
Top-of-the-line in every respect, Teac's V-8000S cassette deck combines a solidly engineered tape transport with a complete range of performance and convenience features. In addition to Dolby B and Dolby C, the V-8000S includes the newer and sonically superior Dolby S noise-reduction system. Calibrated...
TEAC W-760R Cassette deck
Traditionally, machines have TEAS greater height, and in this test it is almost an inch above. This little cube shape brightened in W-760R symmetrical arrangement of cassette with the window of unusual shapes and large handle control the recording level. In contrast to other devices, other than this...
Traditionally, machines have TEAS greater height, and in this test it is almost an inch above. This little cube shape brightened in W-760R symmetrical arrangement of cassette with the window of unusual shapes and large handle control the recording level. In contrast to other devices, other than this...
TEAC W-780R Cassette deck
The company "TEAC" is firstly famous by its professional equipment and the shadow of this professional glory as if blesses their all everyday products, inevitably making its impact, especially on the design. And today's 780th representative of this nice family is as always sophisticated and even beautiful...
The company "TEAC" is firstly famous by its professional equipment and the shadow of this professional glory as if blesses their all everyday products, inevitably making its impact, especially on the design. And today's 780th representative of this nice family is as always sophisticated and even beautiful...
Technics RS-AZ7 Cassette deck
It would seem that in the analog magnetic recording since the mid 80's there was no wind, long ago invented. So rare case return technological developments record primarily digital back to analog. Thus, the thin-film magnetic head resistive (IWG), produced by Panasonic, what distinguishes them from the...
It would seem that in the analog magnetic recording since the mid 80's there was no wind, long ago invented. So rare case return technological developments record primarily digital back to analog. Thus, the thin-film magnetic head resistive (IWG), produced by Panasonic, what distinguishes them from the...
Technics RS-B905 Cassette Deck
Technics's RS-B905 contains most of the features that go into a thoroughly modern cassette deck, plus one feature that seems almost a relic of the past-albeit a useful relic. The deck is a two-motor, three-head model (with recording and playback heads in a single housing) and has a dual-capstan transport...
Technics's RS-B905 contains most of the features that go into a thoroughly modern cassette deck, plus one feature that seems almost a relic of the past-albeit a useful relic. The deck is a two-motor, three-head model (with recording and playback heads in a single housing) and has a dual-capstan transport...
Technics RS-TR373 Cassette deck
The device looks attractive and surprisingly symmetrical, slightly breaks the symmetry, only the button POWER. The overall design 373rd well designed, smooth relief panel transitions marked functional areas. Besides symmetry apparatus attractive by the fact that he, by the way, only in our test, there...
The device looks attractive and surprisingly symmetrical, slightly breaks the symmetry, only the button POWER. The overall design 373rd well designed, smooth relief panel transitions marked functional areas. Besides symmetry apparatus attractive by the fact that he, by the way, only in our test, there...
Technics RS-TR575 Cassette deck
Very nice unit, dark brown, with nicely rounded corners. The functionality is quite satisfactory. Autorevers have Technics RS-TR575 installed on both decks. Mechanic both decks enables parallel copy where both mechanics with shared noise reduction Dolby. Of course, the device is equipped with regimes...
Very nice unit, dark brown, with nicely rounded corners. The functionality is quite satisfactory. Autorevers have Technics RS-TR575 installed on both decks. Mechanic both decks enables parallel copy where both mechanics with shared noise reduction Dolby. Of course, the device is equipped with regimes...
Yamaha K-1000 Cassette Deck
Among the growing number of top cassette decks that include DBX noise reduction is Yamaha's $795 K-2000. But if that's a little rich for your budget, there's also the K-1000, reviewed here. For $200 less, it provides most of the premier model's features, including DBX noise reduction and Dolby B. And...
Among the growing number of top cassette decks that include DBX noise reduction is Yamaha's $795 K-2000. But if that's a little rich for your budget, there's also the K-1000, reviewed here. For $200 less, it provides most of the premier model's features, including DBX noise reduction and Dolby B. And...
Yamaha KX 690 Cassette deck
Traditional left cassette location, a great indicator of thick yellow-orange color and cover conceals almost all non-operational controls - all this with poluvzglyada easily recognized handwriting firm. In Yamaha KX 690 has not only automatic parameter setting records in accordance with the characteristics...
Traditional left cassette location, a great indicator of thick yellow-orange color and cover conceals almost all non-operational controls - all this with poluvzglyada easily recognized handwriting firm. In Yamaha KX 690 has not only automatic parameter setting records in accordance with the characteristics...
Yamaha KX-1200U Cassette Deck
The KX-1200U is, in fact, one of the Yamaha RS (Remote Series) components that can be operated from a single master remote. However, the supplied RS-K12 remote-which operates the basic transport controls and tape/source monitor switching-is specific to this deck. Other controls on the remote include...
The KX-1200U is, in fact, one of the Yamaha RS (Remote Series) components that can be operated from a single master remote. However, the supplied RS-K12 remote-which operates the basic transport controls and tape/source monitor switching-is specific to this deck. Other controls on the remote include...