rocker@ihuxu.UUCP (06/10/83)
I'm in the market for a new cassette deck and hope to stay below $350.00. As it stands, I'm leaning towards a Nakamichi BX-1. Any pro's or con's on this selection? I'm open to suggestions on any comparable equipment in this price range. I went to the CES last Tuesday, and didn't really see any new breakthroughs. Most manufacturers include models with Dolby B & C and dbx. Should I lean toward dbx? Thanx in advance... Andy Roach ihuxu!rocker
caf@cdi.UUCP (06/11/83)
If you plan to dub CD's, you should be very interested in DBX. -- Chuck Forsberg, Chief Engr, Computer Development Inc. 6700 S. W. 105th, Beaverton OR 97005 (503) 646-1599 cdi!caf
jeff@tesla.UUCP (06/14/83)
Why dbx particularly? Some people say you can hear the "pumping" on dbx. Actually the best bet would probably be no Dolby or dbx at all, on a good deck with either Type II or Type IV tape, for minimal high-frequency distortion. I`ve copied CD`s on my Sony TCFX-66 with UCX-S, Dolby C, or no Dolby, with results that are better than anything else I`ve ever heard on a cassette deck, pre-recorded or home-recorded. The dynamic range on the CD`s requires the recording level to be quite a bit lower than would be OK for recording from radio or LP, so the quiet sections on the CD do sound a little hissy. But, those CD`s so far released have precious few quiet sections anyway. Jeff