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From: finn@pur-ee.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Re: HELP... (and Harmon Kardon)
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Date: Fri, 22-Jul-83 22:52:50 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 22 22:52:50 1983
Date-Received: Mon, 25-Jul-83 16:36:43 EDT
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	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
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