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What would you recommend as a way to record new tapes for a Walkman?

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I have a Sony Walkman cassette player (WM-DC2) and I'm interested in recording some music to cassette tapes (Maxell XLIIs). Since all of my music is digital on my computer, I'd like to be able to connect my computer to something to make these tapes. What do you recommend?

I've been looking for a Sony K909ES, but am not having much luck finding one. I figured I could connect this to an amp and then use my computer as an input to the amp.

I'm trying to get the best quality sound, so I'm willing to consider all options. I'd rather not buy something that should be rack mounted though, since I don't have a rack to mount it in.

Any recommendations?
 
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Find an old Nakamichi on Bartertown of CL. I don't think anyone did cassette better overall the the Naks. I did have a Teac A-550RX that was excellent but no use for the DBX function in a walkman!

I gotta be honest, I don't get the Walkman, when a digital player is so cheap and easy and your music is already digital, but I am sure you have your reasons and I don't think anyone here would question them!!!
 
Alligator said:
I have a Sony Walkman cassette player (WM-DC2) and I'm interested in recording some music to cassette tapes (Maxell XLIIs). Since all of my music is digital on my computer, I'd like to be able to connect my computer to something to make these tapes. What do you recommend?

I've been looking for a Sony K909ES, but am not having much luck finding one. I figured I could connect this to an amp and then use my computer as an input to the amp.

I'm trying to get the best quality sound, so I'm willing to consider all options. I'd rather not buy something that should be rack mounted though, since I don't have a rack to mount it in.

Any recommendations?
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The Aiwa AD-F800, XK-007 and AD-F880 are very good recorders for reasonable money, however you will need to replace the belts and the idler tyre and these would cost you about $60 extra.

Cheers

Alex
 
Also, Onkyo built some very good decks in their Integra line. They can be found affordably; I bought one with 3 heads and 3 motors, which is a good sign of quality, and it does a great job. Looks cool, too.
 
Yes, I know the tape/Walkman thing is a little strange, but I have fun and enjoy playing them.

I also really like audio equipment with gauges and visualizations - it's just something fun to watch.

Any ideas where I can buy something like what was recommended? Am I limited to just eBay and Craigslist?
 
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