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Can't agree with u more Ram!!
ANILKUMAR
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Cassette Decks with me:
1. Nakamichi 600:
2. Sansui D-190:
1. Nakamichi 600:
2. Sansui D-190:
Technics_Fan
Member
Here is my new Nakamichi lineup...Not the best ...but hey I am just getting started....
My first Nakamichi 480Z...Got it dysfunctional due to a logic issue...Fixed and replaced all rubber part (belts and idler tire)...ended up replacing all orange caps...The Sound from this Nakamichi is something special...I use it for critical listening...Got to understand the working of a classic transport...really neat how the potentiometer in the cam drive is used by an op amp as a feedback loop to detect the various cam positions... it was a great experience restoring it...
BX-300... A good 3 head deck..got it in pristine condition...Ended replacing the back tension belt which turned into Goo...luckily the idler was in top condition..A really good start up 3 header for someone who likes to get a feel of Nak... Great frequency response...
Lastly a CR-1 ...BOTL basic deck but certainly does deliver the Nakamichi sound.It uses a sankyo transport really great for everyday use...
The Reels hubs are gear driven which make it more reliable...
I would like to express my gratitude to FM Jayants and ReubenSM, who from day one persuaded me to get a Nak...And ofcourse FM Ram who took the time to explain the nitty gritty of a nak transport and why it is superior to others...I am convinced that Naks are the best when it comes to performance of a cassette deck ..of reliability is completely a different thing...
Guess this not bad for a start...Ofcouse I do have a few technics deck in my prized possession which I will not let go...Will post pics later...
I am really looking forward to add a RX-505 and ZX9 to my collection..
My first Nakamichi 480Z...Got it dysfunctional due to a logic issue...Fixed and replaced all rubber part (belts and idler tire)...ended up replacing all orange caps...The Sound from this Nakamichi is something special...I use it for critical listening...Got to understand the working of a classic transport...really neat how the potentiometer in the cam drive is used by an op amp as a feedback loop to detect the various cam positions... it was a great experience restoring it...
BX-300... A good 3 head deck..got it in pristine condition...Ended replacing the back tension belt which turned into Goo...luckily the idler was in top condition..A really good start up 3 header for someone who likes to get a feel of Nak... Great frequency response...
Lastly a CR-1 ...BOTL basic deck but certainly does deliver the Nakamichi sound.It uses a sankyo transport really great for everyday use...
The Reels hubs are gear driven which make it more reliable...
I would like to express my gratitude to FM Jayants and ReubenSM, who from day one persuaded me to get a Nak...And ofcourse FM Ram who took the time to explain the nitty gritty of a nak transport and why it is superior to others...I am convinced that Naks are the best when it comes to performance of a cassette deck ..of reliability is completely a different thing...
Guess this not bad for a start...Ofcouse I do have a few technics deck in my prized possession which I will not let go...Will post pics later...
I am really looking forward to add a RX-505 and ZX9 to my collection..
Great start!!
BX 300 u got it from India or abroad?
BX 300 u got it from India or abroad?
Here is my new Nakamichi lineup...Not the best ...but hey I am just getting started....
My first Nakamichi 480Z...Got it dysfunctional due to a logic issue...Fixed and replaced all rubber part (belts and idler tire)...ended up replacing all orange caps...The Sound from this Nakamichi is something special...I use it for critical listening...Got to understand the working of a classic transport...really neat how the potentiometer in the cam drive is used by an op amp as a feedback loop to detect the various cam positions... it was a great experience restoring it...
BX-300... A good 3 head deck..got it in pristine condition...Ended replacing the back tension belt which turned into Goo...luckily the idler was in top condition..A really good start up 3 header for someone who likes to get a feel of Nak... Great frequency response...
Lastly a CR-1 ...BOTL basic deck but certainly does deliver the Nakamichi sound.It uses a sankyo transport really great for everyday use...
The Reels hubs are gear driven which make it more reliable...
I would like to express my gratitude to FM Jayants and ReubenSM, who from day one persuaded me to get a Nak...And ofcourse FM Ram who took the time to explain the nitty gritty of a nak transport and why it is superior to others...I am convinced that Naks are the best when it comes to performance of a cassette deck ..of reliability is completely a different thing...
Guess this not bad for a start...Ofcouse I do have a few technics deck in my prized possession which I will not let go...Will post pics later...
I am really looking forward to add a RX-505 and ZX9 to my collection..
Technics_Fan
Member
Got it from NA...
reubensm
Well-Known Member
Nice collection Technics_Fan
Here is my CR7A just after a routine service (well...After 2 years)...
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Will upload some videos tomorrow.
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Will upload some videos tomorrow.
Here are some videos.
https://youtu.be/7bOwI_dj4iA
https://youtu.be/PxK28HcfmuY
https://youtu.be/bYaa3dZSo7s
The third song is a mighty hot recording hitting +10dB throughout. Please don't attempt to do it on your decks. Even though this one was well calibrated and triple checked, I was praying (I still do when I play it) to God to protect the Dolby Chips. Since I fund the THD was very low, in this deck, I just wanted to know how it will sound at +10. I would never ever do this again to any of my decks.
https://youtu.be/7bOwI_dj4iA
https://youtu.be/PxK28HcfmuY
https://youtu.be/bYaa3dZSo7s
The third song is a mighty hot recording hitting +10dB throughout. Please don't attempt to do it on your decks. Even though this one was well calibrated and triple checked, I was praying (I still do when I play it) to God to protect the Dolby Chips. Since I fund the THD was very low, in this deck, I just wanted to know how it will sound at +10. I would never ever do this again to any of my decks.
I have a
1. RX-505
2. DR3 (like yours)
3. Sansui 3110
I think the DR3 is the best bang for the buck deck. Sounds like the RX-505 even though its a 2 head deck. Its door is better than the 505 in terms of loading cassettes and jamming.
The 505 is the WOW factor on the auto reverse flip. But its HUGE vs the DR3 will not fit in a standard rack. My DR3 fits with room to spare.
For just sound I really like the DR3, the RX-505 is really really cool but can't say that it sounds way better.
They all sound good enough, this is tape, its not a FLAC, and it can't be better than the source (record) so no tape is going to be perfect like digital.
Hiss, pops from the recording etc. It just retro, and I appreciate the engineering that it took to make these old decks. Somehow a mp3 does do it for me like vinyl or a decent tape.
manojrc
Active Member
Mitsubishi DT-160 7 Cassette Changer !! That's right. You can play 7 cassettes non stop. The sound ? Glorious 
hyeah:
hyeah:
manojrc
Active Member
The Legendary (another) Dragon ( Performed a complete rebuild by Nak specialist Willy Hermann )
reubensm
Well-Known Member
cool stuff, I wish cassettes could make a comeback like vinyl
sachu888
Well-Known Member
Technics RS - M04
Regards
Sachin
Regards
Sachin
manojrc
Active Member
Nak only setup 
I really wish...I wonder if anyone living now knows those formulations. Super Avilyn, Epitaxial etc...Also BASF had done some massive work on tapes..all in the dust now. I think with the technology available today. They can be made much easily and may be cheaper too.
Buy from India's official online dealer!
