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Which DAT (not DDS) tape to use?

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jlykos:
Now that Terrapin is out of business, I need to find a new brand of DAT tape.  I had been using the Quantegy tapes with great success, but they are more expensive than other tapes at the other retailers.

I am looking at the Sony and BASF as alternatives.  HHb is too expensive.  Opinions and experiences?  Anything else I should consider?  Who has the best prices?  I am only looking at DAT tape, not DDS tape.  Thanks for the help in advance!

twoodruff:
I use BASF/EMTEC, although there was one bad batch I believe, or was it a bad head for Mike Falcon, can't remember.

Scuba Jeremy:
Just out of curiosity, why are you anti-DDS? Is there a compatibility issue with one of your decks?

Chris K:
i use basf/emtec almost exclusively now, but also used quantegy in a pinch. i never use dds, as they are not made for audio dat, and i am afraid they will mess up my tascam da20mkii

i have been getting my basf's from oade. they are a little more expensive than dds, but worth it in my opinion.

the dds vs audio dat has always seems to been a heated debate on oade board

since i am recording audio, i will stick with audio grade dat tapes

ymmv

chris k

Joe w.:
i have never had a problem with the BASF tapes.

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