Yeah that’s exactly the problem with modern cassette players, they’re almost a waste of money. And the tape that is still produced today is quite terrible compared the old tape, so you also have to find old tape as well
I own two modern cassette players. I’m not old enough to have really lived through the original cassette era, but can confirm the modern stuff is kinda trash. Lots of motor whine. Would love to get my hands on a Walkman, but can’t justify the price. Tbh I kinda lost interest in cassettes more recently. I love the idea of physical media and mix tapes, but digital just feels more practical.
Yeah that’s exactly the problem with modern cassette players, they’re almost a waste of money. And the tape that is still produced today is quite terrible compared the old tape, so you also have to find old tape as well
I own two modern cassette players. I’m not old enough to have really lived through the original cassette era, but can confirm the modern stuff is kinda trash. Lots of motor whine. Would love to get my hands on a Walkman, but can’t justify the price. Tbh I kinda lost interest in cassettes more recently. I love the idea of physical media and mix tapes, but digital just feels more practical.