Audio Magnetics XHE - Type Ultra II - 1980
A series released for the Canadian market (maybe US as well?).
XHE released type I, II and IV tapes and were accepted as good quality cassette tapes. The type IV (4) was an exact Denon Metal cassette (Denon DXM 1981). They also had a fairly unique packaging appeal, making them a favourite for nostalgic and collectible reasons. These XHE Ultra II tapes are rarely offered.
"A unique High Bias formulation designed to surpass chrome tape technology. The XHE Ultra II guarantees super-wide dynamic range, minimum distortion and lower noise." Self proclaimed as a "State of the art" cassette. Cool and unique shinny colourful metallic-like paper sleeve design.
Note 1: 90 Minutes: Flawless wrappers, unlike the one shown here. SOLD OUT.
About Audio Magnetics:
Audio Magnetics was a manufacturer of magnetic tape products based out of Switzerland and very little else is known about this company. Some of their 1978 released tapes were manufactured and distributed in Portugal and possibly released in the UK and Ireland. These XHE II and the XHE I appear to have been made for the Canadian market. This geometrical design with small rectangles on their black shells, along with the hub design and yellow leader tape, suggest these were manufactured by SKC of South Korea.
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