Cassette Deck
10-17-2007, 08:14 PM
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It is possible to have both natural transients and a hot recording level. There are a few labels off the top of my head that pull off quality recordings, because that is their primary concern. Also some early cd recordings are thin sounding, due to a lack of understanding of how to utilize the cd format and probably some equipment component issues.
There are many reasons further down the chain as to why high frequency transients may sound harsh during cd playback. A few possible reasons are:
1. decreasing resolution of redbook at the upper limits
2. ADC components and internals
3. jitter introduced during ADC
4. cd playback system components
5. cd playback system internals: opamps, caps, DAC, PS
6. cd playback jitter
7. time of day / quality of AC power
8. playback transducers: over-bright speakers, tizzy headphones
9. listening room interactions: sub-optimal wall dimensions, lack of primary surface absorption, slap echo.
10. choice of amp, pre-amp
To listen to the best of any format, whether it be cassette, vinyl, cd, or SACD, would require a significant investment. A $200 dashboard cassette or cd player is not going to come near the full potential of the format.
There are many reasons further down the chain as to why high frequency transients may sound harsh during cd playback. A few possible reasons are:
1. decreasing resolution of redbook at the upper limits
2. ADC components and internals
3. jitter introduced during ADC
4. cd playback system components
5. cd playback system internals: opamps, caps, DAC, PS
6. cd playback jitter
7. time of day / quality of AC power
8. playback transducers: over-bright speakers, tizzy headphones
9. listening room interactions: sub-optimal wall dimensions, lack of primary surface absorption, slap echo.
10. choice of amp, pre-amp
To listen to the best of any format, whether it be cassette, vinyl, cd, or SACD, would require a significant investment. A $200 dashboard cassette or cd player is not going to come near the full potential of the format.
10-17-2007, 08:21 PM
#27
So maybe VV has a valid point? Sometimes the sentiment and nostalgia can overcome the less-than-faithful playback; at least for old favorites.
10-17-2007, 08:23 PM
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幹他媽!
I also have both the oem Bose 6-disc CD changer and a casette player in my 8... I use the cassette deck to connect my iPod and to listen to old cassette tapes. If my passenger chooses to, they can also turn the iPod video screen towards them on it's dock and watch videos without the video screen being visible to me.
And, I'm very happy with this setup.
And, I'm very happy with this setup.
10-17-2007, 10:05 PM
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I'm old enough to have grown up listening to records and 8 tracks, and then had cassettes as my primary music for years. My first two cars didn't even have a CD player so a lot of music I bought was on cassette so I could listen to it on my car even though I had a CD player at home. There's nothing sentimental about cassettes, vinyl, sure. Cassettes are inferior pieces of trash that I threw out long ago, you should do the same.
10-18-2007, 04:59 AM
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I'm old enough to have grown up listening to records and 8 tracks, and then had cassettes as my primary music for years. My first two cars didn't even have a CD player so a lot of music I bought was on cassette so I could listen to it on my car even though I had a CD player at home. There's nothing sentimental about cassettes, vinyl, sure. Cassettes are inferior pieces of trash that I threw out long ago, you should do the same.
10-18-2007, 05:12 AM
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My local Mazda dealer can supply a cassette player, harness & facia panel / cover for $230. Good deal for a factory set up. Will make for a curious feature to some, a blessing to others & nostalgic to me as I have a box full of old casettes & nothing to play them on.
Will be cool.............
Will be cool.............
10-18-2007, 01:23 PM
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