I tried to record music onto a cassette tape using modern tech

7 hours ago

Found a 1978 Panasonic RQ-2106 cassette recorder for under €10 at a second-hand store, evoking nostalgia for retro tech.
Discovered the fast-forward button was malfunctioning due to a snapped cog; fixed it with glue after learning about the mechanical mechanism.
Used high-gain cassettes for recording, testing both the built-in microphone and a 5-pin DIN port for music input.
Overcame low volume issues by using a Boss Katana guitar amp as an audio interface to amplify the signal from a Mac via an adapter.
Successfully recorded music from Spotify onto cassette, achieving a listenable sound quality despite inherent limitations of the medium.
Appreciated cassettes for their durability, ease of recording/editing, and retro appeal, enabling music listening without a phone.

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