Score: HK TD292 for $5.

[SunnyDaze]

It actually sounds better than I thought it would. All of the functions operate smoothly. It's got an MPX filter, manual bias adjustment, and HK advertised it as 20-20.

I need to degauss the play/record head on it. They've probably got one heck of a magnetic build up after all this time.

It's not a Tascam, but for $5, it works!

[gdv]

I had a TD291 a few years back...  I thought it was a good deck for the price...  Liked the HXpro...

$5 was a MUCH better price then I paid!   
George

[SunnyDaze]

Honestly, this thing is REALLY surprising me. I wasn't expecting cassettes to sound remotely as good as they do.

I'm accepting cassette donations, if anyone's interested!

[gdv]

Just wondering...  Where did you get such a good deal?

[Slim-Shaddy]

I have a box of tapes received as part of a stereo deal. The were recorded using a Nak DR-1 from a denon TT. Should be decent sounding. They are yours if you want them.

[SunnyDaze]

Just wondering...  Where did you get such a good deal?

It was on CL along with a Dual CS 630Q for $5. I haven't tested the TT yet.

[SunnyDaze]

I have a box of tapes received as part of a stereo deal. The were recorded using a Nak DR-1 from a denon TT. Should be decent sounding. They are yours if you want them.

I'll give them a listen Ed, thanks!

[thuffman03]

Nice score!

[SunnyDaze]

Thank you, thank you. Now I just need TAPES. If anyone wants to donate some to the cause, I'd appreciate it.