In which your esteemed host looks at the current "comeback" of the cassette tape as a modern commercial music format. Is there any good reason for cassettes to be back on the market? Or is it purely based on nostalgia for a format that we never really liked all that much? I'll talk about my own experiences with cassettes back in the day as both a consumer and electronics salesman, along with what I think about new releases on tape.
A few promised links:
The actual deck in the photo on my monitor: https://www.fryderykdanielczykstore.com/en/product/technics-rs-bx626-stereo-cassette-deck-fully-revitalized/ (looks like it's sold now)
Techmoan on Digalog and other digital bins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0beJZaOUYM
VWestlife's review of the Pioneer CT-W606 (really the 616; he got an odd duck): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v14AEKgX29U
Affiliate links - I'd appreciate the commission if you want to buy something you see in the video!
Ebay (buy a cassette deck or some tapes): https://ebay.us/dhPUmY
Amazon (for new normal blank cassettes, or anything else): https://amzn.to/3OFaZMD
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:10 My cassette collection
02:28 The hardware - cassette decks
09:18 The format's biggest problem - hiss!
13:48 Tangent - what's this format actually called?
14:31 Blank tapes and recording at home
19:13 What about mix tapes?
20:54 Cassette's last stand - making it digital
24:23 Early conclusion and new cassette releases
26:23 How to ignore my advice and buy into the format
28:36 Wrapping it all up