DR-8
Two-Head Cassette deck
- MSRP $600
- 1999-2002
- Microprocessor Control
- Silent Mechanism
- How do I clean tape heads?
- To clean tape heads, use pure isopropyl alcohol and lint-free swabs. Throw the swab away after use.
- How do I demagnetize tape heads?
- Practical tape head demagnetizers are available for under $10. Try to find one with a plastic coated tip. If you can't find one which is plastic coated. you can slip a drinking straw or plastic tube over the tip for the same effect. This plastic will prevent the demagnetizer from scratching the head.
Before plugging in the demagnetizer, remove all tapes from your working area and unplug the recorder. Hold the demagnetizer away from the recorder as you plug it in. Slowly bring the tip of the demagnetizer up to the tape head and slide it back and forth across each tape head for five one-second strokes. Then pull it away from the head slowly and go on to the next. After demagnetizing the heads, use the tip on each metal tape guide with a similar five strokes. Last, slowly pull the demagnetizer far away from the recorder and unplug it. Recording engineers use a demagnetizer before each recording session.
(courtesy of AudioFAQ)
- What has Nakamichi done to keep their machines from "eating" tapes?
- A: They have a tape motion sensor that will stop the machine if the tape has stopped moving for any reason.
(courtesy of Nakamichi Cassette Deck FAQ)
- How do new Nakamichi decks compare to earlier models?
- Nakamichi is still a good brand but they have buckled to the call of quantity sales. Their earlier models are considerably different than the recent decks. There is what is known as, by analog lovers, the classic Nak warmth. Newer decks just don't sound quite like the earlier models. Even though, as you have heard/read, they still surpass anything else on the market.
(courtesy of Nakamichi Cassette Deck FAQ)
