Are NAD cassette decks good?

The moderately priced NAD Model 6340 cassette deck is a good example of why NAD equipment has become so popular. Almost defiantly plain in appearance and short on conveniences, it concentrates the buyer’s investment in just those features that most directly affect audible quality.

Are new cassette decks still made?

High-quality cassette decks don’t appear to be in production anymore, though. Our search of Amazon and Sweetwater yielded only two models: a Marantz and a Tascam. However, used cassette decks are readily available. Bargain hunters can often find decks for well under $100 at garage sales or on eBay or Craigslist.

What is the most valuable cassette tape?

However, the biggest surprise to take out the crown of most expensive collectors cassette tape is The Artist (Formerly Known As Prince) – The Versace Experience Prelude 2 Gold sold for a whopping US$4,117. Might be time to go rifling through the garage to see if you can find those shoeboxes filled with tapes.

Can you still buy a cassette deck?

Many major retailers still sell cassette tape decks and Walkmans on their websites, but the store availability may be slim to none depending on your location. You can also buy used tape decks and portable cassette tape players from websites like eBay or even from your local used goods store.

Should I throw out my old cassettes?

Don’t just throw them in your recycling bin. You need to take any tape cassettes you want to get recycled to a specialty digital recycling center that will accept cassettes. There isn’t much value in any of the materials of a tape cassette, meaning you will likely have to pay to recycle them.

Are there any cassettes that are worth money?

While some collections may go for pennies on the dollar, there are some notable exceptions. For instance, a cassette of Xero – Xero (1997), sold for a whopping $4,500. Since 2016, The Artist Formerly Known as Prince has had the most expensive tape ever sold on Discogs.

What companies still make cassette decks?

As of 2020, Marantz, Teac, and Tascam are among the few companies still manufacturing cassette decks in relatively small quantities for professional and niche market use.