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From: grj@tellab3.UUCP (Gary Jenkins)
Newsgroups: net.audio
Subject: Nakamichi, Teac cassette questions
Message-ID: <225@tellab3.UUCP>
Date: Sat, 20-Oct-84 19:40:06 EDT
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Posted: Sat Oct 20 19:40:06 1984
Date-Received: Mon, 22-Oct-84 09:13:33 EDT
Reply-To: grj@tellab3.UUCP (Gary Jenkins)
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I am in the process of purchasing a cassette deck and have run across two
decks that look particularly interesting.  Both decks have strengths and
weaknesses, and I flip-flop from day to day on which has the most going for
it.  Since both decks have different features and price ranges, perhaps
a direct comparison is not possible.  However if anyone has any information
on either deck, either from first-hand experience or any other channel
I would welcome it.  Below are the two decks with a list of features that
first caught my eye.

Nakamichi RX-505 (list ~ $1050)

  Auto-Reversing with care taken not to disturb azimuth (unidirectional auto-
    reverse)
  Three head (monitor capability)
  Audible cueing
  Auto Fader
  Frequency response that is flat out to 20 KHz with Dolby C (at least if you 
    believe reviews in High Fidelity and Stereo Review)

Teac V-900X  (list ~ $800)

  Microphone inputs
  Three head
  Auto Fader with continuously variable fade time
  Real time tape counter
  dbx

I also welcome any views on the effectiveness/drawbacks of dbx.

				Thanks,
				...ihnp4!tellab1!tellab2!tellab3!grj