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Walkman vs Digital

Discussion in 'Chat Area' started by djsubtronic, Jul 23, 2025.

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    djsubtronic Member

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    So I did a little experiment of an old favourite song of mine.

    Here's the original wahtever I could find on YT:


    Here's the tape version (audio is 100% walkman output):
     
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    PS, if anyone likes this, I can do side by side comparisons like this for songs on requuest. Let me know <3
     
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    Another one,

    Digital:


    Tape (TDK MA-XG btw)
     
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    Mister X Moderator Staff Member

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    What is the source for the tape? The tape definately brightens it up.
     
    Mister X, Jul 24, 2025
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    Vega was recorded on WM-D6C, Intoxicated on Nakamichi RX-202.
     
    djsubtronic, Jul 25, 2025
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    Hyperscope Well-Known Member S2G Supporter

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    Yes. Tape can sound better than digital playback when the digital device is compressed and or has poor dac / amp and so on. I have done a few little tests like that and tape was easily better than the .wav rip playback on, at least, a Olympus LS-11 recorder. Did not try with the QLS360 DAP which is all I have etc.,
     
    Hyperscope, Jul 29, 2025
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