The TDK cassette was from the late 70s , early 80s and the range, if I remember rightly, was D (Dynamic), AD (Acoustic Dynamic) and OD (Optimum Dynamic) the latter having a brown label and J-card. I have examples of these which I bought at the time. Their Type II cassette was the SA (Super Avilyn) - a formulation that, I think, was exclusive to TDK. I never bought any of those as I mainly played my tapes on an old 'shoebox' recorder which didn't really play Type IIs.
I don't think I've ever seen a TDK OD here in the UK. The SAs were my favourite when I could afford more than entry-level. Nothing would sound great on a shoebox player, but that was the only portable type I had as a kid. They're good for 8-bit computer tapes though, better than more expensive players.
If I ever come across sealed blank tapes, I always pick them up if the price is right. Sadly many people have caught on to their scarcity, so I will usually pass on any of the Type 1's. That TDK tape was probably the limit of what I would pay for a sealed AD-90. It's not so bad if it's a charity shop (depending on the charity).
Yes, if it's any charity shop I consider it a donation if I'm paying over the odds, and it's always nice to find new tapes, so paying up is the price of the entertainment.
The TDK cassette was from the late 70s , early 80s and the range, if I remember rightly, was D (Dynamic), AD (Acoustic Dynamic) and OD (Optimum Dynamic) the latter having a brown label and J-card. I have examples of these which I bought at the time. Their Type II cassette was the SA (Super Avilyn) - a formulation that, I think, was exclusive to TDK. I never bought any of those as I mainly played my tapes on an old 'shoebox' recorder which didn't really play Type IIs.
I don't think I've ever seen a TDK OD here in the UK. The SAs were my favourite when I could afford more than entry-level. Nothing would sound great on a shoebox player, but that was the only portable type I had as a kid. They're good for 8-bit computer tapes though, better than more expensive players.
TDK SA's are the gold standard for Chrome tapes. SA-60 being the preferred tape, as the 90 minute tapes were slightly thinner.
Good point. I've never had issues with 90 minute tapes though, and they're certainly more convenient for my habits.
@@CBitsTech I've got 6 of them (I presume I they were in packs of three) which I bought in the late 70s and they still play OK!
I was looking on eBay last night for NoS, but decided not to buy. I think I have about 50 tapes too many as it is.
If I ever come across sealed blank tapes, I always pick them up if the price is right. Sadly many people have caught on to their scarcity, so I will usually pass on any of the Type 1's. That TDK tape was probably the limit of what I would pay for a sealed AD-90. It's not so bad if it's a charity shop (depending on the charity).
Yes, if it's any charity shop I consider it a donation if I'm paying over the odds, and it's always nice to find new tapes, so paying up is the price of the entertainment.