TDK SA (1994-1997 JP) Cassette Tape

TDK SA Cassette Description

The TDK SA (1994-1997 JP) is a high-quality, blank audio cassette tape designed for professional and personal use. Known for its reliability and performance, this cassette tape is a staple in the audio industry.

TDK SA Technical Specifications

• Magnetic Particle: Super Avylin
• Coercivity: 650 Oe
• Remanence: 1650 Gauss
• Squareness Ratio: 0.85
• Operating Bias: 0.0 dB
• MOL 315Hz: +4.0 dB
• MOL 10kHz: -7.5 dB
• Sensitivity at 315Hz: 0.0 dB
• Bias Noise: -60.5 dB

User Reviews

• "The TDK SA has been the benchmark for Type II cassettes for many years, offering outstanding performance and reliability. It is a must-have for any serious audio enthusiast."
• "This cassette tape is known for its high dynamic range and low bias noise, making it ideal for recording and playback applications."

TDK SA Key Features

1. High Dynamic Range: The TDK SA cassette tape boasts a dynamic range of 59.2 dB, ensuring clear and detailed audio reproduction.
2. Low Bias Noise: With a bias noise of -60.5 dB, this cassette tape minimizes background noise, providing a cleaner audio signal.
3. Super Avylin Magnetic Particle: The use of Super Avylin magnetic particles enhances the tape's magnetic properties, ensuring stable and consistent performance.

Improvements Over Previous Generation

The TDK SA cassette tape underwent significant improvements from its initial release in 1974. By the 1994-1997 period, it had refined its specifications, including a lower THD at Dolby Level (0.53%) and improved MOL400(1%) and MOL400(3%) measurements (+2.7 dB and +6.4 dB respectively) . These enhancements solidified its position as a reliable choice for audio applications.