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to: TERRY SMITH
from: GLENN RICHARDS
date: 1997-06-30 09:16:00
subject: Re: Most common cassette tape type

Commander Smith, we have a problem...
TS> Type "BS" tape has every characteristic ideal for your immediate need.  
We don't have them on this side of the pond - unless you mean BX by Scotch?
Alternatively, unless I'm missing the joke and "BS" means "bulls**t"? :-)

TS> Anyone ready to use about $20,000 of test equipment and labor can easily
TS> develop some rational reasons for picking specific tape types
TS> comparatively.  Others get to rely on trusted advice from dealers or
TS> magazine labs which may do such testing, or personal arbitrary perceived
TS> experiences.  
Or just go by experience - I never use Memorex, as although the shells are
quite good, the formulation is dire. I have to turn the bias control almost 
o
minimum to get a half-decent recording.
I swear by TDK. Very little's ever been released on CD that an SA90 won't
handle. And for the very best - a TDK MA90.
One little point - avoid TDK CD'ing cassettes; the shell is complete crap. I
used some of these a while back and got the worst flutter you've ever heard!
They're OK on my dual-capstan machine, but only just...
Glenn
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