TRIAD MG-X - 1986 - US
"Top end Type IV cassette. This version was meant for the US market only.
This Metal Tape stacks up to the very best of TDK, SONY, Maxell, Denon, BASF and Fuji.
Much like its Type II cousin (EM-X) it can also take lots of signal, without noticeable distortion and super low hiss. This is one of those tapes said to "nearly match the quality that of CD". In fact it's probably so close, that if you hide the High Fidelity gear behind a curtain, you will not know what type of source you are listening to!
Triad is how Taiyo Yuden cassettes were initially marketed in the USA (That's everywhere else) and the cassettes are identical, apart from the branding. Brilliant!" Tony Villa
Note 1: 60 Minutes: One 1 available! The wrapper is lightly scuffed, but no cuts and no rips. It is not the one shown in the pictures. SOLD. Out of Stock.
Note 1: 90 Minutes: One 1 available! The wrapper is a bit scuffed. The one in the pictures is SOLD. The one now available has some small cuts along two of its edges, a bit of tape has been added to avoid further accidental damage. It also has a small tear on the wrapper on the underside of the least looked at edge. It's all very insignificant, but if it's for collection purposes you should look for a better specimen.
About That's:
Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. (太陽誘電株式会社, “Sun Dielectric”) is a Japanese materials and electronics company based in Tokyo. Founded in 1950, it became a pioneer in recording media, most famously co‑developing recordable CD-R technology with Sony and Philips in 1988. The company operated factories across Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and Singapore.
Before its optical media dominance, Taiyo Yuden was deeply involved in cassette tape production, supplying high‑quality blanks that were re-branded by major names such as Maxell, TDK, Sony, and Fujifilm. Their cassettes were prized for consistency and performance, helping establish the company’s reputation long before CD‑R.
Taiyo Yuden’s branded products were rare outside Japan, where its “That’s” line held strong market share. Globally, its media appeared under partner labels, and in 2008 it joined JVC to form JVC Advanced Media. By 2015, however, shrinking demand led to the end of its recording media business.
TRIAD MG-X - 1986 - US