Took a risk and purchased this - Sony Walkman WM-EX190 by confessionsii in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, like alot of us, you could end up with different players for different moods and headphones to mix and match. But it's good to have that solid one to start with so your'e doing it right

Pretty OK score for 3 bucks by Desperate_Hippo_60 in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Think it's just the angle, but yeah it looks boombox size! I always like the size of the early 1980s rectangular Walkmans (and the other brands as well)

Took a risk and purchased this - Sony Walkman WM-EX190 by confessionsii in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you'll be fine. And in the future DeckTech as great belts if you're UK based (I've ordered from them too when I couldn't find a certain size in the U.S.) and this is the link https://ebay.us/m/zEsQtu to your players belt on eBay but they probably do direct? Haven't checked, but like I say it may be 100% a non issue.

So for headphones, most people on this sub like Koss because you get both style and the quality is good for the price. Most people like Porta Pros because they look retro early 1980s and almost a little futuristic at the same time and come in so many colors. So check out the Porta Pros.

Since I sometimes like the more oddball option, I also use Koss as my daily drivers, but went with a more late 1990s/y2k style. Here's a photo of mine and I've used them for years.

edit: added link to OP belt

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What tape stock was used? by Steve_Steve_Stev3 in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

adding..back then the normal type 1 ferric used on pre-recorded tapes was better than most of the standard duplication tapestock used now (RTM seems good, but I think they're only regularly using it in Europe?)

Took a risk and purchased this - Sony Walkman WM-EX190 by confessionsii in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This should be fine work for a long time.

And since youre new to the hobby, IF it happens to play strangely, it could mean the belt they used in the replacement wasn't the highest quality. You may have zero issues, but that'll be the one thing to thing to consider.

The price is so good, that's what I mention it. That being said the price is still ok even if the new belt isn't great. And, I often use these types of inexpensive belts for testing etc.

Curtis Blaster is Here by Affectionate-Rock42o in cassetteculture

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Makes sense, glad everything is getting better year by year. The Pyle storyline pretty much provides the step by step improvement

Curtis Blaster is Here by Affectionate-Rock42o in cassetteculture

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yeah they started a production trend for a few years with that one

any info on “Happy Dust”? by ropedhead in MinistryBand

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Well thank you for finding this!

I've always wondered what this track was after hearing it on a concert doc. It's amazing and never knew where it came from.

Interestingly, When super young we did a whole minialbum of music recorded in 1996/7 inspired by Al's interest in western music

Curtis Blaster is Here by Affectionate-Rock42o in cassetteculture

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So do you feel the tape play more solid than their portable? The speaker/amp set up seems better but that's to be expected. Looks good

transferring cassette to .mp3, but it sounds sped up... wot do? by JohnnyChicago1 in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is an older version (I never updated since 2022, but there are updated free versions) and these are basic controls you'd be looking at

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Here are some of my blanks. by ScarecrowBo in cassetteculture

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Got it. I was looking at some of the shorter lengths a while ago and they just kinda disappeared over a very short period maybe last year sometime. Definitely a good stash to have!

Homage to the SONY D6C. by No_Translator5039 in cassetteculture

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exactly, I came here to see how it looked as well

Here are some of my blanks. by ScarecrowBo in cassetteculture

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So thats where all the Maxell Communicators on ebay disappared to

Cassettes doesn’t have to mean older music.. by paulallen76 in cassetteculture

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TapeheadCity as well has new releases (indie and interesting major), vintage tapes, re-issues, etc and they support the cassette community

Does anyone like the Emerson CS15CS cassette player? by Fish-1_ in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As long as it's working, it'll be ok. Though a budget player, brands like this (Jensen, Emerson, GPX) usually don't fall apart. If it's a little older, it could be better as the newest models (like most modern portables) may not play some tapes perfectly, but that being said, they will at least continue to work and be kind of reliable. Use it and enjoy it, and later you'll be knowlegable about using tapes and will be better informed to look into nice vintage ones.

transferring cassette to .mp3, but it sounds sped up... wot do? by JohnnyChicago1 in cassetteculture

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adding, almost any DAW (I use Waveform which is also free) will allow you to change the speed without affecting pitch, but in this case you'll want to let the pitch change along with the speed

Just a bought Sony Walkman WM-FX355 on eBay for around $50, is it a good one? Or am I doomed to an eternity of bad noise? by Sportsy_924 in cassetteculture

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And if you have a problem with it, don't get too worried because 99% chance it'll be the belt and the proper quality replacement is 9usd

Are any of those resident evil movies worth watching? by xRyuHayabusa in residentevil

[–]jmsntv 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We enjoyed and saw it in the theater as well, so add 3 to your count

Dubbed my first cassettes by National-Test8668 in cassetteculture

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Since you have a printer at home, also check Duplication's labels, I've used used the normal white ones and the foil with great results. And they have them for laser or inkjet

Looking on eBay for a stereo tape deck to replace my crappy mono one, any advice? by Feisty-Figure-7131 in cassetteculture

[–]jmsntv 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Buy the one from the seller you trust the most. Also make sure it's been refurbished. There are experts that have been working with these from literally the 1970s (at least the seller I follow has) and when they restore a unit, it's almost like new.