Music Tech Walkmans & Cassette Culture

[Khastle]

Walkmans & Cassette Culture
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I thought it was almost criminal that I own a music forum and I didn't have a thread dedicated to the walkman and cassette technology in general so I decided to make one.

Share the casette players you own in this thread and even the cassettes you've collected over the years. Here's my personal cassette collection as of the date posting this:

 

[Cyberian Shirayuki]

What sucks about cassettes is that they get worn out over time

 

[Fisherman Jim]

What sucks about cassettes is that they get worn out over time

They last thirdy years, at least most do around that time but like vinyl can survive longer with the right love and care. Found this article on how to look after cassettes properly: https://legacybox.com/blogs/analog/how-long-do-cassette-tapes-last

Looks to me you just need to store them properly, rewind after use due to exposed parts of the tape, and play them now and then to prevent the tape sticking together ayup.

 

[Cyberian Shirayuki]

Oooo

 

[Khastle]

New Walkman came through the post, very nice and works great; seller even cleaned it up and added a new belt so it should work great for many a year

Walkman FM/AM WM-FX12 Radio Sony Corporation; Tokyo, build | Radiomuseum

Walkman FM/AM WM-FX12 Radio Sony Corporation; Tokyo, build 1992, 7 pictures, Japan, schematics, tubes, semiconductors, Broadcast Receiver - or past WW2 Tuner

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