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Nakamichi Dragon Performance with Type II tapes

Hi,

I recently acquired a mint Nakamichi Dragon. I tried recording from vinyl to TDK SA-X tape. The source/tape were not 100% identical, there was (very small) loss of metal texture in cymbal and high-hat sounds. Is this the media's (tape) limitation or is the deck malfunctioning?

Any help is appreciated.

Best Regards
livin_262002
livin_262002 OP
183 posts
 
Thank you for the tip HiFiHvn, but I don't think the Dragon lets you calibrate the bias while recording is in progress. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

Best Regards
hifihvn
943 posts
 
If its the 3 head,maybe the monitor/record button?I can't seem to find a manual.I think most 3 heads let you do this on the fly while recording.I think it did it through the speakers also,I don't remember whether the headphone would let you monitor the bias change during recording.I hope someone else chimes in that has one.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nakamichi] [http://forums.cnet.com/7723-7808_102-312487.html] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49jC_vauAvU&feature=related]
hifihvn
943 posts
 
Maybe I'm thinking of one of the reel to reels I had.Could be one of those senior moments.
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