Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Path: utzoo!linus!decvax!harpo!floyd!whuxlb!pyuxll!eisx!npoiv!npois!hogpc!houxm!ihnp4!ixn5c!inuxc!pur-ee!finn From: finn@pur-ee.UUCP Newsgroups: net.audio Subject: Re: HELP... (and Harmon Kardon) Message-ID: <993@pur-ee.UUCP> Date: Fri, 22-Jul-83 22:52:50 EDT Article-I.D.: pur-ee.993 Posted: Fri Jul 22 22:52:50 1983 Date-Received: Mon, 25-Jul-83 16:36:43 EDT Lines: 24 To start with, metal tapes do have a better frequency response than Chromium Oxide (CrO2) tapes, however, I have yet to be shown that their extra frequency response justifies their extra cost. I use Maxcell's UDXL II and II-s and do just fine with them. I also get them for roughly $2.25 and $2.99 apiece respectively. For my listening dollar, I'll stick to CrO2 tapes. As for Harmon Kardon, I must agree (with sigurd) that you should be cautious with them. It used to be (years ago) that they had the best reputation in the business. They were the top of the line. Their equipment was the best sounding, most reliable stuff you could buy. What I heard was that it was built like a rock. You put it through a war, and it would still work. And if it didn't, they would fix it, no problem. Unfortunately, in recent years, their equipment reliability and consequently their reputation, has gone drasticly down hill. Their sound quality is still there, but that alone just doesn't cut it. It sounds a bit like their service department has taken a dive, too. Anyone know any reasons just why this has come about? Suggestions. JVC has been considered among the top in tape decks for years now. You might also check out Akai. Good luck. The Arch-Druid of Sound... David Hesselberth, Purdue University Computer Center {harpo, decvax, ucbvax} !pur-ee!finn (or) !pur-ee:pucc-h:adr