What’s the difference between RX-505 and 505E ?
Nakamichi RX-505 and some nice tapes for it
According to the prices for Nakamichi decks and cassette tapes I feel like it's not the best time to buy any of them, I feel like I missed the train, but I wish to have this model in my collection. And I want it so bad ...
I remember my Maxell, Fuji, Sony, TDK cassettes used in the 90's, but once you gave them to you girlfriend they are gone.
My Pioneer cassette deck was removed from my rack probably in 2006 and never used since that day. I recorded mixtapes from vinyl since mid 90's. Earlier in high-school I recorded something from CDs when it was an exotic format here, also made cassette to cassette copies.
I never thought I will even think about this format again, but I think it would be nice to have Nakamichi RX-505 (I really like this particular model only, except for Dragon which is great, but too expensive today).
I know it's the same transport in RX-505, don't know what's the difference between Nak 505 and 505E ?
Purchased some sealed NOS Maxell XLII 90 and 100 min for about $5 each last week, it was an impulse, haha
Some metal position tapes are very expensive on ebay (sometimes $50-100 each).
Those open reel TEAK tapes goes for crazy prices just because it looks cool ?
If someone could help me with decent cassette tapes please drop below model numbers and brands.
P.S. No, I don't use digital, strictly vinyl, but I want cassette tapes and Nakamichi RX-505 for fun.
I remember my Maxell, Fuji, Sony, TDK cassettes used in the 90's, but once you gave them to you girlfriend they are gone.
My Pioneer cassette deck was removed from my rack probably in 2006 and never used since that day. I recorded mixtapes from vinyl since mid 90's. Earlier in high-school I recorded something from CDs when it was an exotic format here, also made cassette to cassette copies.
I never thought I will even think about this format again, but I think it would be nice to have Nakamichi RX-505 (I really like this particular model only, except for Dragon which is great, but too expensive today).
I know it's the same transport in RX-505, don't know what's the difference between Nak 505 and 505E ?
Purchased some sealed NOS Maxell XLII 90 and 100 min for about $5 each last week, it was an impulse, haha
Some metal position tapes are very expensive on ebay (sometimes $50-100 each).
Those open reel TEAK tapes goes for crazy prices just because it looks cool ?
If someone could help me with decent cassette tapes please drop below model numbers and brands.
P.S. No, I don't use digital, strictly vinyl, but I want cassette tapes and Nakamichi RX-505 for fun.
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Top level is Maxell Metal Vertex, that is what I use exclusively. Wow, this one goes for over $100 each @inna What do you think about those beautiful TEAK OPEN REEL CASSETTE ? RX-550 is not really a recording deck. You would do better with 680ZX, 682ZX, ZX-7 and ZX-9. All of those have classic Nakamichi sound. Because the lack of calibration? |
Thanks @inna Those “recording” Nakamichi decks are more expensive and doesn’t have a “wow” design factor :( Recarding tapes it’s interesting, there are Sony Metal Master white ceramic type IV reference tapes, it must be good too? I’m buying cassette tapes now, then I hope to find a perfect Nak RX-505 for a fair price. If anyone can help please message me on audiogon. Probably I’m crazy if I’m thinking about cassette deck in 2021 :)) But some sellers are even more crazy than me asking insane prices for Nakamichi decks. Looking at the old posts from 2005-2010 on various forums I see some nice prices for Nakamichi, even for Dragon :)) |
Oops, it was quick and only for $850 |
Cassette madness continues, acquired my first TDK MA-XG today! What a beauty!? |
Nice, there are 60min NORMAL position for about $5 each, this is what I paid for NOS 90-100 min Maxell XL-II. It's amazing how many cassettes available NOS. I wish Maxell and TDK return. |