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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
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    I also have this. Do they count?

    Wow! That’s awesome! Next time I’m in Chicago, I’d like to visit your museum! :smile:
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  • erniejadeerniejade Posts: 5,321
    LOL thanks. You should have seen it before I had to convert the basement to bedrooms. I had triple this but sold them off and only kept a few.
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    So this combo player looks interesting. Originally a professional piece of equipment, but could apply to a nearfield setup where space is limited. Marantz too! Hmmm. :smile:
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/Marantz-Model-PMD350U-Professional-Rack-Mount-Cassette-Deck-CD-Player-S3538x/312412113893
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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    Another small form factor alternative. Hmmm. :smile:
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    https://www.ebay.com/itm/DENON-DRR-7-5-Stereo-Cassette-Tape-Deck-no-sound-US-Free-Ship/232796351520
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    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    Did I mention this link before in the context of this thread?
    If so, my apologies for being redundant.

    https://medium.com/@aubreynorwood/why-2019-will-be-the-year-of-the-cassette-7f9fb91859a3

    I hope the link works; if not, here's a screenshot of the beginning of the article, FWIW.

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    You might not have realised it yet, but the popularity of cassettes tapes is on the rise. You’d be forgiven for thinking that the obsolete audio format was gone for good, but over the past few years that little nostalgic rectangle has caught the imagination of an entirely new generation.

    And looking forward, 2019 seems like it will (again) be the year of the humble cassette tape.

    Artists, audio-heads, musicians and even oddball music fans have all picked up the format that nobody wanted, and over recent years, sales in cassettes have skyrocketed, albeit still relative.

    13 Reasons Why used the format as a pivotal thematic plot device throughout the whole series and Guardians of the Galaxy’s merch cassette tie-in have basically solidified its presence in modern popular culture.

    But why? What’s so alluring about the format you probably have a box full of somewhere in your loft?
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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    Yep. Seems like the hipsters among us nostalgic bunch are getting back into em! :smile:
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    edited January 2019
    Start hoarding them eight tracks, before it's too late!

    I've got a couple of vinyl-covered carriers full of 'em (dump finds, all, including the carrying cases) :)

    (sadly, I am not kidding)

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  • Tony MTony M Posts: 9,016
    How about these cassette decks just posted on my Craig's list?
    I was tempted for second for that Kyocera but I really don't need another player for 50.00 or more. 20bucks...maybe. :D
    https://wilmington.craigslist.org/ele/d/supply-vintage-high-quality-stereo/6805391904.html
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    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    The Kyocera (Kyoto Ceramic) stuff was good and elegantly attractive, as well. Seldom seen.
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
    @verb What about Bible of Dreams on cassette?

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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    Nice! :smile:
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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    So I found this guy recently. Denon UDR-F10 Cassette Deck! Nice machined aluminum faceplate. Horizontal loading tray, Dolby B/C/HXPro, Auto Reverse. Small form factor, which will fit on the desk in my nearfield setip. Checking it out now! :smile:
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    that is pretty cool.
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  • Tony MTony M Posts: 9,016
    I didn't know one of those existed! It's beautiful!
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    I've probably mentioned this before, but, if one of these happened to show up on my path at an attractive price... it'd probably follow me home. Even if it didn't work.

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    borrowed image :)

    ... and these would be runners-up:
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  • shackshack Posts: 11,284
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    If they do make a comeback...I'm ready.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    Latest release of Glitch Mob. Available on cassette! :smile:
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
    My wife's old cassette tape collection that's been sitting untouched in a closet for the last 14 years. I have nothing to play them on.

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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    ... careful what you wish for ;)

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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    Drew I have a Pioneer Dual Cassette deck. Pics are in this thread. Yours if you want it! I'll even pay for shipping!

    I've since moved on to a Luxman deck in the basement, and the office rig has (not hooked up yet) Denon horizontal deck!

    Welcome to Club Cassette! :smile:
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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
    Dave you are too generous!
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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    Naw, all part of the journey. Let me know my man! You and the Mrs will be rocking to Paula Abdul and Queen Latifah in no time! :smile:
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    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
    verb wrote: »
    Naw, all part of the journey. Let me know my man! You and the Mrs will be rocking to Paula Abdul and Queen Latifah in no time! :smile:

    Straight Up!

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  • ClipdatClipdat Posts: 7,934
    Timeless music right there.
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  • mhardy6647mhardy6647 Posts: 25,337
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    as seen at: https://www.audioasylum.com/forums/tape/messages/2/20661.html

    Further signs that the Apocalypse is nigh ;)

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  • motorstereomotorstereo Posts: 1,481
    edited March 2019
    ^^^^^^^I'm thinking there should be plenty of cassettes for sale in Sutton a week from tomorrow if that's what someone needs. Hopefully you'll be attending Doc?
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  • SCompRacerSCompRacer Posts: 7,200
    edited March 2019
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    Make yourself necessary to someone. Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  • verbverb Posts: 10,152
    This Nakamichi Deck just popped on CL here locally. 75 bucks! :smile:
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    https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ele/d/rochester-vintage-nakamichi-cassette/6843681632.html
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    Office: PC,EAR Acute CD Player,EAR 834L Pre,Northstar Designs Intenso DAC,PASS ACA Monoblocks,Denon UDR-F10 Cassette,Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers,SVS SB12 Plus sub,MIT AVt2 speaker cables,IFI Purifier2,AQ Cinnamon USB cable,Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Antique Sound Labs Wave AV-8 Monoblocks,Tisbury Mini Passive Pre,Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38),Analysis Plus Oval 9's,Zu Jumpers,AudioEngine B1 Streamer,Klipsch RB-61 v2,SVS PB1000 sub,Blue Jeans RCA IC's
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated,Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer,Rotel RCD-1072 CD player,Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner,Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers,Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
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  • aprazer402aprazer402 Posts: 1,851
    @verb Keep looking you may find the rare Elcaset someday. At least you're in a big city with large selections. https://1001hifi.blogspot.com/2015/01/elcaset-rise-and-fall-of-hi-fi-tape.html
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