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On 5/5/2019 10:06 PM, Corey Bailey wrote: > Hi John, > > I prefer cassette decks with a dual capstan mechanism for playback. The > reason is that cassettes, particularly old ones, tend to skew and a dual > capstan deck will hold azimuth better throughout the length to the tape. > Some Nakamichi's also have the added feature of a pressure pad lifter. > If you are going to consider a NAK, be sure and buy one that was built > post 1982. Dual capstan decks are expensive, even used which, I think, > is the only way you will find one. The Tascam that you mention is > current but a good used dual capstan machine will out perform it, hands > down. I second Corey's feelings; I find the audible difference between a Nak and any othe cassette deck is painfully obvious, on tapes of high or low quality -- even the Tascam, which is the best conventional design I've heard, doesn't measure up. The Nak's pressure pad lifter puts it into a whole different category. Peace, Paul > My $0.02 > > Corey > > Corey Bailey Audio Engineering > www.baileyzone.net > > On 5/5/2019 7:19 AM, John Schroth wrote: >> Hoping to get some input from everyone. >> >> I'd like to add a Tascam 122 cassette deck to our inventory. I've been >> studying up on the different models, reading conflicting reports. Does >> anyone have recommendations on which of the models they prefer - the >> original 122, MK-II or MK-III? >> >> Thanks in advance for any input. >> >> Kind Regards, >> >> John Schroth >> > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus