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Which Cassette Deck?

Mark Davis

Mark Davis

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I have a opportunity for one of the following. Which one would you suggest I go for?

MARANTZ STEREO CASSETTE DECK. MODEL SD 156.
SANSUI STEREO CASSETTE DECK MODEL SC-3100
AKAI GXC-730D STEREO CASSETTE DECK
TEAC STEREO CASSETTE DECK. MODEL A-550RX
 
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Any of them have a triple head setup along with dual capstans. I am not familiar with any of these.
I stick to triple head/dual capstan.
 
I ended up getting the TEAC STEREO CASSETTE DECK. MODEL A-550RX for $3.11 at Auction.

The belt had turned to black sticky gum and it did not play.

I have a very good stereo guy locally who repaired it for a little over $100.

Condition is mint. The guy that repaired it said it was in beautiful condition and probably worth much more than I have invested in it.

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WonkeyDonkey said:
What about the Nakamichi BX-300E Cassette Deck?
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This is the model I've decided on. I've brought two back from the brink by replacing the belts and cleaning it up. I have a third that has an issue with the function motor. When that works, it's great, but it's unreliable. So, I think I'm doing pretty well, given that they were all quite inexpensive (~$150 or so).
 
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