From: utzoo!decvax!sa
Newsgroups: net.audio
Title: Re: Please Help Me Buy A Walkman
Article-I.D.: decvax.277
Posted: Wed Aug  4 09:37:00 1982
Received: Thu Aug  5 01:05:43 1982
References: eagle.438


	I had many of the same thoughts when I bought my portable
	cassette deck. I decided on an Aiwa HF-1. It is small and 
	thin and has stereo record/playback capability. Here is 
	how it relates to the seven points you mention:

	1. Sorry, it doesn't have FM. I believe Aiwa does make such
	   models, though. 
	
	2. For recording, the HF-1 has a built-in stereo condenser mic.
	   For external signals, such as from remote mics or 'tape out'
	   there are two mini-plug jacks for L and R. There is a switch
	   on the HF-1 to select the recording source.

	2a. There is an AC adapter available, but it is not included
	    with the HF-1.

	4. Frequency response is good. 40-16000 for metal tape and 40-13000
	   for normal tape. There is a bias select switch on the unit. 
	   The HF-1 has very good sound quality, especially for such a 
	   small paskage. 

	5. About tape hiss: sorry about this. The small portables, it 
	   seems, have more hiss than their larger counterparts. I believe
	   this is because the portables use many more IC's.

	6. The HF-1 seems pretty stable in the Wow & Flutter area. I 
	   only notice it when the unit is being jarred around. 
	   W&F increases, as you might expect, when the batteries get weak.

	7. Price is about $150 - $170. Tech HiFi here in Massachusetts 
	   recently had them on sale for $135. Guess when I bought mine. 

	Hope this info helps you in your search.


						Scot Aurenz
					   	decvax!sa