From: utzoo!decvax!harpo!ihnp4!ixn5c!inuxc!butch
Newsgroups: net.records
Title: Re:cassette tape
Article-I.D.: inuxc.564
Posted: Mon Dec 27 12:10:38 1982
Received: Tue Dec 28 01:19:16 1982


I have been transferring music to cassette tapes for over 11 years.
I started with TDK cassette tape when I was stationed in the
P. I. and from time to time have tried over brands but have always
returned to TDK.  Some tapes I have are 5 to 6 years old, they have
lost some of the high end but mechanical they work fine.

When buying cassette tapes, you should consider where your tape
deck was made.  I believe the Amer make decks are biased with Amer
brand tape and Japan decks are biased with TDK tape.

Some tapes I have used or OK when I playback with my stereo tape deck,
but played slow in the car tape deck.  The TDK's have given me years
of good play, and I know I played one tape one summer over 200 times.

I do take good care of my tapes:
		1) never leave them outside where they can get exposed
		   to hot or cold temps.
		2) store them in a storage case - away from speakers(magnets)
		   sunlight or dusk.
So, try 3 or 4 brands - putting the some music on all for sound comparison.
If you then find 2 that sound good , try them in your car deck and the
only thing left is how long do they hold-up.  If you take good care of
them they should last over 5 years.