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FUJI GT-IIx • Type 2 Audio CassetteHigh Bias/Chrome Position. FEATURES: To cope with the quasi-infernal conditions encountered by cassettes in a hot climate, Fuji Corporation has introduced a new cassette designed specifically for use in cars. The shell is made of heat-resistant material which keeps its shape up to 230 degrees, which - according to Fuji engineers - is good enough for Arizona in August. To minimize the effect of bumps and vibration, Fuji has equipped its car cassettes with a dual-spring pressure pad that keeps the tape in steady contact with the playback head even when the car jumps and jiggles. There are other thoughtful touches. You dont have to take your eyes off the road to distinguish Side A from Side B. The A is embossed on a bump, the B in a hollow. That way you can tell by feel which side is up. INCLUDED with your AUDIO CASSETTE Purchase: • A rare copy of the 1988 AUDIO Magazine article comparing 88 tapes (PDF).• A super rare copy of the 1983 High Fidelity Magazine - SPECIAL TAPE ISSUE (PDF).• A super rare copy of the 1987 High Fidelity Magazine - 31 Tapes Tested (PDF).• A SUPER COMPLETE TAPE RECORDING & Buying Guide from Stereo Review (PDF - 1982).• A copy of Stereo Review, Issue March 1989 - The Tape Recording Special.• A copy of AUDIO Magazine, September 1981 - Latest Tapes Tested + Cassette Shell Mechanics. • TDK Audio Cassettes Data Sheets & Product Guide.• SONY Audio Cassettes Data Sheets & Product Guide.• Tips & Tricks for the best analogue recordings (information gathered in the last 2 decades / PDF). NOTES & CONDITION: This tape is in great condition. Recorded only once, then properly stored. Tape, case and inner sheet are in great condition. The case presents some scuffing.I tested its recording capabilities and the tape has performed as when it was new (tested using a Pioneer Elite CT-7). Please see the photos to realize the great shape of the listed item. TYPE II: More About Chrome Position Tapes: The Type II high bias audio cassette is actually much older a development than many people realize. The rise of the Type II tape is generally associated with the 1980s, but in fact, it was introduced, with a chromium dioxide (CrO2) tape formulation, at the dawn of the 1970s. Chrome tapes were, technically, a big advancement from the start. Du Pont’s chromium dioxide formulation gave an undeniable increase in high frequency response over the often rather muffled tone of the existing Type I ferric cassette. This meant much better definition – a major improvement in fidelity, and an ability to preserve all the zing and sparkle at the treble end of the original sound. CASSETTES in the DIGITAL AGE: Why are groups of people taking an increasing interest in audio cassettes as a means to preserve new sound recordings? It’s generally harder, today, to appreciate the nuances of sound reproduction, because in many ways, the typical sound delivery system has gone backwards. Indeed, even the digital files themselves – MP3s or other compressed options, are simplified to facilitate better storage, and that compromises the quality. Worst of all, qualitative degradation in digital media is much less attractive than in analogue media such as tape. The digital music reproduction we hear today is often way less stimulating and pleasurable a listening experience than we might have gained from an audio cassette and hi-fi system thirty years ago. Additionally, cassettes colour a recording. The good ones add a sort of audible sugar, and every different product produces a different rendition of a sound. Us humans thrive on variety, and the nuances, the fluctuations, that audio cassettes add to our listening experience, accordingly have great value. Even though some of the nuances register subconsciously, we do miss them when we switch to digital media. PHOTOS & DESIGN on my listings are original: I always strive to write a careful and comprehensive description of the overall item’s condition complemented with technical data. Please note that I have invested considerable time designing presentation-style photo-comps which include customer friendly close-ups and information providing you with an in-depth product rendition. The photos used represent the actual item listed. I SHIP WORLDWIDE. The product ships in a custom-made packaging featuring a double layering system to protect the contents. Happy eBaying!
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