MA-EX... The last "MA-X". The last Metal! So how does this last one rate?Without a reference deck but good enough to compare, ran MAEX against 1992 MA and Sony UX-Pro (type 2), which I always use as a reference. I still think the UX-Pro (or UX-Master) has the best detail, but MAEX is almost indistinguishable to UX Pro. I think my deck is primarily tuned best for type 2 tapes. So MAEX - it is superior to MA of course. Unfortunately I don't have another MA-X to compare, but I guess going to be the equal. Recording, it is not much much different to my digital sources. Amazing tape. Detail, and powerful. On a superior deck, might be as good as source. Overall, I think this last "MA-X" is the deal and is a deal, as usually overlooked, but possibly best value, and having a unique name, I think collectable as a special tape as well. Bit of a boring design, given predecessors but otherwise 5 stars indeed.

I've known Memorex cassettes since the 1970s, when they already had a very good reputation. Recently, I recorded several genres of music using an HBX-II cassette. After finding the optimal calibration for this cassette, the response was brilliant, exceeding my expectations, and I was pleasantly surprised by the performance. Recording becomes a pleasure, thanks to the deep bass and exceptional treble. Additionally, its design is elegant and the finish impeccable. Rewinding is smooth and quiet. In short, for less than half the price, you get a cassette that competes head-to-head with the best Maxell and the prestigious TDK, offering excellent value for money.

AD-S is a pretty rare tape in most regions. So it was interesting to try this one out to see how it sounds or where it sits in the TDK type 1 line up. On my trusty Yamaha KX-580SE using Dolby C (not S) for hiss, it sounds like a good AD or the AR of the time. It is not up the the AD-X which came after it, which I think is as as good if not better than the AR-X of the time, which I think are as amazing. But back to AD-S. I'll say a very solid performance for type 1. Great for bass. A good recording. Better than AD? Maybe, slightly. But a cool clear look - a sign of things to come (back then).

One of the best dat tapes on the market.
I would give it a 9.5/10
Because nothing is perfect

A big suprise! When I see this dark brown tape, I thought this will be good! This is one of the best price/value Sony cassette! Sounds so nice, just try it! ...and shhhh! Don't tell everyone! :)

Did a record and play on a 1979 TEAC Deck and result? Sounds good, but have to say later tapes do sound better even on older deck. Having said that, this is was for the collection and the aesthetics even for a C-stock item were excellent.

An iconic tape! Came from Ultra Ferric as described, even as a C-stock item it is in excellent condition with only the expected used condition of the J card. On a quick test run it performed fantastic for a 1970s formulation. Positive experience shopping from Ultra Ferric, so I will be back for more tapes to fill gaps in the collection!

I play this cassette after more than 40 yrs and the quality is still great

Very good !!!!

I'm very impressed with the quality of AXIA cassettes. For a fair price, you get excellent overall quality. The AXIA K1 cassette offers superb recording performance, good bass, good treble, ultra-low noise, smooth and quiet rewinding, and a superb finish, indicating that you have a valuable product in your hands.

A beautiful lookin' cassette, I think! ..and sounds so nice! Another surprise after the HF-X! +2-3 decibel is no problem for this HF-S!

I can't find the words...this HF-X is amazing!! With my Technics RS-AZ6 deck, sounds superb in +4 db whitout any distortion! Strong, dynamic sound with low noise! Excellent casette!!

I have a grand total of one of these cassettes, purchased in late 1994. I recorded CD's and some dialogue via microphone in January 1995.

Over the years whenever I've gone back to this tape, it sounds as fresh as if I recorded it yesterday. Even now, thirty years later, it sounds like that.

The shell says it's 'high specific gravity shell', which means it's heavy. It literally feels like it's made out of ceramic clay! So, this tape feels a lot heavier than your average tape.

Because of their current price point, I don't think I'll be able to afford more than one. But man, are they worth it!

Thank you for a smooth transaction on a perfect Set of rare, hard to find minidiscs. You have competitive prices and free shipping was a bonus. Cheers!

Die AXIA J`z1 (mit dem Fahrrad!) hat tatsächlich noch in meiner Sammlung gefehlt und ich war sehr froh diese Kassette bei ULTRA FERRIC bekommen zu haben. Vielen Dank!