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would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« on: February 13, 2012, 11:25:24 AM »
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2012, 11:57:30 AM »
Thanks Terry.  I looked at all of those ads last night.  Just not familiar with cassette decks AT ALL to know what's good or not.  If all three were in tip top shape, which would you recommend?  I also have a Sony D6 at my disposal.  The one that actually recorded the masters.  Just need a power cable.  Would that be better?
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2012, 12:02:04 PM »
anybody know what size plug is needed for the D6.  I know it's 6V.
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2012, 01:26:05 PM »
I'd get one with manual azimuth control if at all possible. Nakamichi Dragons and DR-1's are very popular.  I have a DR-1 that does a great job and got it off Audiogon for somewhere in the $200 range.
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #5 on: February 13, 2012, 04:56:48 PM »
Thanks Terry.  I looked at all of those ads last night.  Just not familiar with cassette decks AT ALL to know what's good or not.  If all three were in tip top shape, which would you recommend?  I also have a Sony D6 at my disposal.  The one that actually recorded the masters.  Just need a power cable.  Would that be better?

IMO it's always better to transfer from the deck that recorded the master.  You don't have to worry about azimuth and alignment issues; it will be dead-on.  On the negative side, if you have dozens or hundreds of tapes to transfer, that's a lot of wear and tear for a D6 mechanism. 

I have a D6 and a proper power supply.  It's a Sony AC-D4L, 6V, 650 mA, but no longer available.  Ring is positive, tip is negative.
Dunno if this fleabay supply is any good or correct, but here's an example of a replacement:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Global-DC-6V-AC-Adapter-SONY-AC-D4L-ACD4L-Power-Supply-Cord-Wall-Charger-NEW-/350508877988?pt=Other_MP3_Player_Accessories&hash=item519bf508a4#ht_2715wt_1205

You should also be able to find something via Rat Shack.

If you elect to buy another deck, I'd echo the suggestion about a Nak; I have several and they are very robust.  I think the CR-series is underrated, if older (look for a CR-2 or CR-3).  You can get them dirt cheap on fleabay.  Regardless, I've never had Nak eat a tape in 25 years.

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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 06:31:17 PM »
Thanks Terry.  I looked at all of those ads last night.  Just not familiar with cassette decks AT ALL to know what's good or not.  If all three were in tip top shape, which would you recommend?  I also have a Sony D6 at my disposal.  The one that actually recorded the masters.  Just need a power cable.  Would that be better?

IMO it's always better to transfer from the deck that recorded the master.  You don't have to worry about azimuth and alignment issues; it will be dead-on.  On the negative side, if you have dozens or hundreds of tapes to transfer, that's a lot of wear and tear for a D6 mechanism. 

I have a D6 and a proper power supply.  It's a Sony AC-D4L, 6V, 650 mA, but no longer available.  Ring is positive, tip is negative.


Nonsense - its a screw with a metal spring behind it - its subject to all sorts of temperature changes, jolts, jars etc...yeah - it might track properly, but you're better off making a sweep with the screwdriver just to be sure.

And the D6 was the worst of all the portable transports - notoriously flaky tracking on those things. Not recommended for transfers...

IMO - Any decent single direction deck is good choice...it doesnt have to be a NAK...

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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 06:48:22 PM »
Sony TC-WE625 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-Cassette-Player-TC-WE625-/150755290562

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Stick with a single direction deck...

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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2012, 07:38:44 PM »
Thanks for the advice guys. Keep it coming. 
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2012, 08:45:36 PM »
Lee I have a 3-head Sony TC-615S that's been sitting in a closet you can have.  It's pretty dusty, though--would at the very least get a wet cleaner and clean the tape path. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWuSxYyxR04
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #10 on: February 14, 2012, 12:34:09 AM »
Lee I have a 3-head Sony TC-615S that's been sitting in a closet you can have.  It's pretty dusty, though--would at the very least get a wet cleaner and clean the tape path. 

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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #11 on: February 14, 2012, 03:48:10 AM »
I have a Sony ES deck and love it, the KA2ES.  The Sony ES decks sound great, but mine went out of alignment after around six years of incredibly heavy use.  The good thing is that they are relatively easy to realign and many A/V repair shops (even Best Buy) can fix it.  Personally, I would try to find an ES deck before a "regular" Sony deck, as the ES decks are better built, have better bias features, and most of them have three heads.
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #12 on: February 14, 2012, 10:27:57 AM »
Lee I have a 3-head Sony TC-615S that's been sitting in a closet you can have.  It's pretty dusty, though--would at the very least get a wet cleaner and clean the tape path. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWuSxYyxR04

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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #13 on: February 14, 2012, 01:56:30 PM »
the speed is off on the d6 most of the time. i would use it or buy a deck with adjustable speed or fix it in post
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Re: would this deck be ok for cassette transfers?
« Reply #14 on: February 14, 2012, 03:08:14 PM »
Pat, in general?  Or on Jeffs?
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