Playing pre-recorded chrome tape: good or (really) bad?

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Hello everybody,

I hope everyone’s fine. I’m doing fine thanks but…

…I have a question.

I would like to know if it is a really bad idea to play pre-recorded chrome tape on my DCC recorder (DCC 380)?

Like this one: https://i.discogs.com/FVoRT4K9xfV5N6PM5J2prvZp8kRAwiG8XUvAJazCXwY/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:378/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE2MTEx/MTg1LTE2MDM2MTY1/MTItNDY0MC5qcGVn.jpeg

The tape looks high quality but it’s still an analog cassette and I know I should avoid them.

So, is it a big NO NO or I can play some from time to time?

Thanks for your reply!

Big up !

AUGUSTUS.

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Hi Augustus,

see this thread: https://forum.dccmuseum.com/t/using-analog-tape-in-your-dcc-recorder/

Chromium is listed the major culprit of abresive properties, so not any better.

Honestly, you can get yourself a decent tape deck for very little money, if you replace belts yourself, but DCC heads are irreplaceable.

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Hello Max,

Thanks much for your reply.

Yes, it’s rather wise to play only digital tapes on my DCC recorder and get a regular player for analog compact cassettes.

Have a nice day!

AUGUSTUS.