Pioneer CT-W205R Dual-Well Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck (Dolby B/C)

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Summary: what a great tape deck!
Review: for those of you looking for quality at a good price, this is the way to go. I began building my home theatre on a shoe string budget. After the TV, the speakers, the tuner and the DVD player, I was a little tapped for cash to spend on things like the tape deck. However, we all need one. So, I got this one from amazon. Its proved to be indestructible and very reliable. I've had no problems and it even survived being left in a snowstorm by my moron room mate. it still works like brand new! and the price, you cant go wrong. ... ! save some money and get a good tape deck!

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Summary: You can not get better for twice the price
Review: I own the same deck except one model up. I have had it for four years and it worked flawless. I decided I needed another deck but not so many features. I ordered this Pioneer CT-W205R Auto Reverse Cassette Deck from Amazon at a great low price. It arrived within days (I paid cheapest shipping) Plugged it in ran some tests on all aspects and was more than pleased. Also love the "ONE YEAR PARTS/LABOR WARRANTY" The quality of the duplicating was great at both normal and high speed. I tested DB loss from master to copy. On normal duplication I saw about a one DB loss .On the high speed duplication I saw about a 1 ½ to 2 DB loss. But copy of master tape was still nice and bright in sound. Did not hear much loss at high end. Very quite during actual copy process. As usual typical noisy reverse mechanisms but my other one has that for last four years. Just nature of deck design. I think I will buy another soon because Cassette decks are going to be in short supply with in next few years. Thanks Pioneer and Amazon.com Great Product/Great Service.

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Summary: a really great value!!!
Review: My stereo is the focal point of my small apartment. Now, a large part of my music collection is on tape. And, if one has been shopping recently, its getting harder and harder to find a decent tape deck. everybody is buying CD and minidisc. most stores carry very expensive tape decks if any at all. After much hunting, I purchased the pioneer deck above. Its truly great. its got a good clean dolby sound and the one button dubbing is sweet. if you are looking for a quality piece to add to your home sytem. this one is cheap and well founded. go with this one. you wont regret it.