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This is a two-fer. First the quick one: on top is the Technics M270X. This unremarkable deck has one redeeming quality: it can operate as a DBX processor. So I bought it exclusively to play DBSX encoded LPs, like the one SirThirftaLot gave me. I listen to that LP once every 8 months, that is the one time I turn on the Technics. Other than that, this is a crappy tape deek.
Below is the amazing Nakamichi CR-4A. Wow, what a deck. While I am married to the Tascam 122, I have an affair with this Nak. Beautiful sound, including that amazing Nakamichi bass. I am sure I will sell this dec someday, but in the meantime, it keeps my Tascam on alert. This one was modded and tuned by the notable NakDoc, but I don't have as much invested in it as the Tascam. This deck rewards you if you take time to use the built in tones to set bias properly etc. Recommended.
