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Cassette Recorder with Built-in/External GPO CRS132 USB Cassette Recorder with Built-in/External
As with any vintage electro-mechanical device a portable tape player needs to be in good condition if it’s going to give reliable service. Thankfully a lot of personal tape players were made in Japan to a very high standard which is why so many are still working today up to 30 years later. But if you want a trusty source of portable sounds I recommend going for one that’s in the best condition you can afford. While Sony was the leader in the field, a number of other Japanese companies made good quality players and brands including Aiwa, JVC, Panasonic and Sharp are worth considering. Aiwa was the second biggest player and was strong in tape technology so their machines represent good value.Designed to convert tapes to digital files with a USB output alongside the headphone connection, the Tape2Go accommodates chrome tapes and comes with software for Windows or Mac PCs. Online reports are mixed but none suggest great sound quality and consistent tape speed seems not to be a given, but at the price (and apparent build quality) this is hardly a surprise.
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