# Tape deck recommendations?

**URL:** <https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tape-deck-recommendations/3603>\
**Category:** Hardware And Production\
**Created:** [October 27, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tape-deck-recommendations/3603 "2022-10-27T17:02:28Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![elzorro](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ea666f/32.png) [@elzorro](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/elzorro)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tape-deck-recommendations/3603/1 "2022-10-27T17:02:28Z")

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I’m in the market for a cassette deck. It’s to be a gift for a good friend.

Is it best to buy a new one? A quick Google suggests TEAC is about the only new one on the market and it’s about £350. Any further ideas out there?

Or second hand? What is a reliable brand and model?

Any tips or recommendations greatly appreciated.

Thanks all.

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**Author:** ![chavikus](https://forum.testpressing.org/user_avatar/forum.testpressing.org/chavikus/32/28748_2.png) [@chavikus](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/chavikus)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tape-deck-recommendations/3603/2 "2022-10-27T17:03:47Z")

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> [@Tape Players](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tape-players/1791/6):
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> search Nakamichi BX series, some bargains to be had, quality kit

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**Author:** ![elzorro](https://forum.testpressing.org/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/e/ea666f/32.png) [@elzorro](https://forum.testpressing.org/u/elzorro)\
**Post date:** [October 27, 2022, 7:41pm UTC](https://forum.testpressing.org/t/tape-deck-recommendations/3603/3 "2022-10-27T19:41:42Z")

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Thank you. BX 150 looks interesting and great reviews.