Cassette Decks in 2019


In the last few years a bunch of experimental/fringe music has been increasingly been put out on cassette. I can stream these on Apple Music and Prime and such but would rather buy it and support the artists.

So on a whim I've been looking at decks. Nakamichi comes out often but HOLD CRAP look at the prices for machines. No thanks. So I see some from TEACTascam and Marantz that are being produced now and wonder if any of these are decent enough soundwise.

Thoughts?
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Showing 3 responses by markum01

Sorry about my last post I accidentally hit post. But lack of parts or repair for this equipment is non-existent. Don't get me wrong I have heard some jaw dropping reel to reel recordings but that is a different animal.
I don't do vinyl I'm currently content with my CEC TL2 and my Lumin D2 
Happy Listening
Mark
I hate to be the 900 lb gorilla in the room, but why would one even consider cassette media would be worth listening too. Hiss ,dust ,maintenance and not to mention being a