The question of whether a cassette deck musical performance is better than a CD is subjective and depends on personal preferences and the specific context. Both cassette decks and CDs have their own unique characteristics and qualities.
Cassettes were popular in the past due to
their portability and ease of use. They have a warm and somewhat nostalgic
sound that some people find appealing. However, cassettes are prone to
degradation over time, 30 to 40 years and their sound quality is generally
considered lower compared to CDs. Cassettes can suffer from hiss, wow and
flutter, and frequency response limitations.
However, Cassette sound is more analogue
than CD, is more live and dynamic in terms of musical toen quality, especially using
top class cassette decks such as Nakamichi 1000 ZXL, Dragon, Tanberg 3014 or
Revox B225, B710 MK II…. If you have listed to them then you may know what I am
trying to say.
On the other hand, CD format provides a
higher level of audio fidelity and a more accurate reproduction of the original
recording. They offer a wider dynamic range, lower noise floor, and better
frequency response compared to cassette tapes. However all musical prime storage
is in form or tape, the quality of the sound is analogue, after conversion into
CD, it is becoming Digital which is different with cassette tape. CDs are also
more durable and resistant to degradation, making them a more reliable medium
for long-term storage.
In terms of convenience and accessibility,
CDs are generally more convenient to use than cassettes. CDs allow for easy
skipping between tracks and quick access to specific songs. They also provide a
rather high level of audio quality when played on a good CD player or a
high-quality audio system.
