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    Maxell CD-rs not reading in player

    I have an Onkyo 6 disc changer. Just a couple years old. I'm using a current spindle of Maxell cd-rs to make mp3 discs. I notice just about every disc will read fine on the pc but the player just spins a bit then goes to the next disc. All my previous brand,Memorex,work in all the slots with no...
  2. oldvinyldude

    New vs Old Maxell tape

    I am curious about the recording quality of NOS Maxell (such as XLI), vs used reels of the same formulation. I have a large collection of used XLI, but no NOS of this, and wondered if anyone has compared. For clarification, I am speaking of R2R tapes, not cassette formulations. I never had...
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    • maxell new vs old nos maxell old maxell
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    • Forum: Tape
  3. xchg.ca

    Wondering if this is a sign of deterioration

    Hi guys, Was going through the pile of old tapes. Some of them are still good since 1982! Some of them not so. Here is UDXL II, not sure what year. But is shows this sort of pimply looking artifacts on the tape. It looks a bit better in the middle of the spool, much worst on both ends. Bias cal...
    • xchg.ca
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    • cassette deterioration maxell tape udxlii
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Tape
  4. Mikefc

    MAXELL UD 35-180, need help saving

    I just came into possession of seven Maxell UD35-180 tapes on metal reels. Pics attached here. It appears they were stored in a very damp environment for a long time. It looks like lime deposits to me but I'd like to hear your opinions. I was hoping to save these by removing the tape flange, one...
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    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Tape
  5. metalman777

    Maxell Communicator Series Production Years

    Hi, I have a ton of boxes of these Maxell Communicator Series tapes (C90s and Instant Start C60s) but I can't quite pinpoint when they were made. I know the Communicator Series has been around since the '80s, but there have been at least a couple iterations over the years (some have black...
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    • c60 c90 communicator instant start maxell
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Tape
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