Best Bang for the Buck Cassette Recorder? | Hitachi D-2330 | Sleeper Audio Brand

[@thisisnev]

Hitachi are definitely an underrated audio brand! Back in the early 90s I built a second system around a used SR-504L receiver, but sold it when I downsized during my student days. I recently picked up another SR-504L, and it's every bit as good as I remember. Despite being over 40 years old, it still looks and works like new, and has a clean, uncoloured sound. My only caveat for their cassette decks is that they're highly prone to belt decay, but if you can find one that's been serviced (or don't mind replacing the belts yourself) they're very good performers.

[@soundelegy5987]

Thank you for the insights :) And yeah, belt replacements for these units will eventually be a must. The model I got was in really good conditions so I'll have to update on that. Happy listening 🎶

[@wanote26]

the level of your videos is otherwordly, mate! thank you for making these!

[@soundelegy5987]

Thank you bro! 🙏🏻

[@antonb333]

That Argentinian accent is like the smoothest vegan butter enveloping my brain, melting into every wrinkle of it, cooking it in a cocoon of pleasure.

[@soundelegy5987]

You already had me at vegan butter, Mr 333. That's probably the most beautiful compliment I have ever gotten. Thanks for watching

[@HiFiGardener]

This was a great video. Thank you for sharing this very in depth look at Hitachi and their products. I’ll never sleep on them again.

[@ghosthavenmusic]

I really love the OG vibes of your videos. You know, cassettes, old japanese tech ads, poor quality vintage clip vs high quality parts for tutorials. I started following you in 2020 (with an other account) at the very beginning and honestly this niche channel is sadly very underrated. I hope you are doing well and still making vids. Best wishes to you !

[@soundelegy5987]

Hey there! Thank you for the kind words! I've started during the pandemic cause I had the free time to dedicate myself entirely to that. It's a very niche channel indeed but I enjoyed making those videos, that's enough reward :) I'm hoping soon I can lower my working hours irl so I can go back to it. Wish you all the best, thank you for watching 🙏🏻

[@ghosthavenmusic]

@@soundelegy5987 many of us started projects during pandemic but few are still kicking nowadays. I'm happy to see that you are still here ✌️

[@Greeve11]

What an underrated channel. I really hope you keep giving us few more content!

[@soundelegy5987]

Thank you so much! And yeah new video is on the making :)

[@usernameinvalidfuck]

Nice edit Man

[@soundelegy5987]

Thanks dude 🙏🏻

[@costaricafamily]

VIDEO TYPE IV !

[@Antonio_Bucur]

Because of the music in the video, there is no way that you don't know Electronic Gems. I don't know all songs in your video by name, but I definitely listened to them hundreds of times. The music is just amazing.

[@soundelegy5987]

I actually don't know Electronic Gems :) But for what I've seen it's compilations of synth-wave artists. I'm a big fan of the style obviously ☺️

[@Blunko_McSqwuntley]

My tv in my living room is a 20" Hitachi set from 1986. Hitachi is a true sleeper brand.

[@NightclubAngel]

Fantastic video. Enjoyed it very much.

[@soundelegy5987]

Thank you so much!

[@samsmoot1]

I bought a used Hitachi HT-324 turntable. The other choices were a low end Pioneer or Technics at double the price. I like the S-shaped tone arm and it looks a lot nicer than the Dual I had before.

[@nightsessions8200]

Didn't expect to learn such a fascinating history behind the brand! Thank you for sharing all the info in such an enjoyable way 👍

[@soundelegy5987]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@Herr.Mitternacht]

とても素敵なビデオ

[@pwncat]

5:36 Mitch Murder's stuff was MADE for cassette

[@soundelegy5987]

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[@franciscozaratiegui4983]

Love your work

[@soundelegy5987]

Thank you mate ✌🏼

[@zachsmith6610]

What lighting do you use for your thumbnails?

[@soundelegy5987]

I use a Key Light (LED Video Panel) and two spot lights also LEDs. Plus some colour gels (red, orange, purple, red, blue).

[@EddyTeetree]

Hi there Hope you might help me. Would you know what the maximum voltage a Walkman could take safely when powered by a wall wart from an ac outlet? I have an old WM F107 I’d like to test but the battery holders cap is missing and I’m not sure if the solar battery is still functioning. Be Well 🌞

[@soundelegy5987]

Hey there! That's something I havent's tried. Some Walkmans can be plug to the wall but they have the built-in port to do that. I would personally not do it, specially with such a beautiful and original model :)

[@ΠαναγιωτηςΤσιατης]

Hey um .. I have a radio/cassette player/cd that has a copying mechanism from one cassette to another and I was wandering if anyone knew if I can record a cassette from an MP3 or audio source a cassette

[@soundelegy5987]

Yes you can. I've done a video about it check it out on my channel. How to record digital to cassette tape. Cheers

[@RUfromthe40s]

i used to buy a lot of reels from maxell and later it´s cassettes ,only stoped in mid 90´s

[@denieledwards6893]

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ONE ????????

[@soundelegy5987]

Mostly e-Bay or other second hand markets. Maybe try Zen Market as well.

[@denieledwards6893]

@@soundelegy5987 BEEN LOOKING FOR MONTHS NOTHING BUT THANKS

[@soundelegy5987]

Try Hi-Fi Shark as well. It notifies you whenever there's a new item you want for sale.

[@denieledwards6893]

@@soundelegy5987 SOUNDS GOOD AMIGO CHEERS.

[@scotdotwtf]

I absolutely LOVE that song you used at 5:12, what’s the name?

[@soundelegy5987]

Mitch Murder - Lit

[@ignacioarfelimusic]

Sos un crack!!! Gracias por la info 🙏🙏🙏

[@CannondaleCAAD]

Hitachi gear is really underrated. They made some of the most complex, weird, and beautiful cassette decks. The tapeheads in there higher end tapedecks was apparently one of the best tapeheads ever made. Though I believe the more modern Hitachi's (also Realistic) 3 headers are much better. And go for around 50~200 Dollars Broken or Serviced.

[@soundelegy5987]

Absolutely. Their high-end decks are prised as the best of the best, but they are really hard to find in the West. Their Lo-D line had also top notch speakers. Hopefully one day I can make a video about those. Thanks for the info!

[@CannondaleCAAD]

@@soundelegy5987 Would love to see a video on it! I never listened to a Lo-D pair of speakers. Ill have to keep my eyes open for a pair of Lo-D Speakers!

[@gyatrizzlord]

whats the music name in the sound test?

[@soundelegy5987]

Mitch Murder - Then Again