The model you linked to is a dual well auto return model. I'd say avoid bot=
h of those 'features'. Stick with a singe deck that has fixed heads i.e. NO=
T auto return.
The BX747 must me rare in US. I bought one a couple of years ago for =C2=A3=
37 in UK. They've gone up in price a bit since then but not a massive amoun=
t.
Someone else mentioned the Sony TCK81. That's a sweet sounding deck when it=
's up to scratch but it's an older model from the late 70s early 80s that c=
ollectors bid hard for.
My advice, relax and wait for something good to come along. There are a LOT=
of used cassette decks out there. Read a forum or two to pick the brains o=
f lifelong dedicated fans of the quality stuff. In general, the quality dro=
pped off towards the end of cassette with a few exceptions, the one I recom=
mended was one such exception, a fine machine and not so old that it's in n=
eed of a major service before use.
On Thursday, March 19, 2015 4:05 AM, "Juan Pablo Culasso =
il.com [naturerecordists]" <> wrote:
=C2=A0 Norman, what can you tell me about this one?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Technics-RSTR979-High-End-Tape-DeckDolby-BC-HX-Pro2=
-Head4Track2-Channels-/111624993655
The model that you recommend me is out of my budget.
Thanks.Juan.
On Mar 18, 2015, at 18:42, [naturerecordists] <nat=
> wrote:
For a good cassette deck worthy of the task of digitizing valuable cassette=
recordings, you'll surely have to be looking for a second hand one.
There are quite a few that would do a good job but I'll suggest the Technic=
s RS-BX747 because usually there are a few of them around on ebay to choose=
from. They are well made and sound better than older "pro" decks. Cassette=
s were on their way out by the time this model made it onto the market and =
it was lost in the rush for digital.
norman.
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