TDK MA-XG - 1986 - US
"TDK's best Metal tape (MA-X) put it in a shell made out of metal alloy. The successor of the legendary MA-R of 1982. A superbly heavy and stable cassette that is one of the best ever made. Sounds amazing, but if you're going to unwrap this and record on it, you'd better some phenomenal music to put on it. My suggestion? Make it a "Master Recording" that from time to time, you can make copies of onto "cheaper' tapes." Tony Villa
Note 1: 90 Minutes: Not the one in the picture, but it is very much like it. It has no powder... hence the higher price. SOLD
Note 2: 90 Minutes: Slightly better than the one in the pictures, but very much like it. It does show a bit of powder on the pancake, hence the slightly lower price. One 1 available
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Watch below a video review on the TDK MA-XG by Tony Villa!
About TDK:
TDK’s origins trace back to 1935, when the Tokyo Denki Kagaku Kogyo company was founded to commercialize ferrite, a magnetic material invented by Dr. Takeshi Takei that would become central to modern recording technology. By the 1950s and 1960s, TDK had evolved from a materials science firm into one of Japan’s most important manufacturers of magnetic tape, supplying both industrial and consumer markets.
With the rise of the Compact Cassette, TDK quickly established itself as a global benchmark for tape quality. Their formulations, especially the AD (Normal), SA (CrO₂), and MA (pure metal particle) series became reference points for consistency, durability, and performance. The SA and MA lines earned near‑legendary status among home recordists and audiophiles, helping define what “premium” cassette tape meant throughout the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.
TDK eventually sold its magnetic tape business to Imation in 2007. Today it is a major supplier worldwide of electronic components, sensors, and energy devices. Its strong focus on advanced materials and sectors such as EVs, renewables, and industrial automation keeps it positioned as a top-tier technology company.
TDK MA-XG - 1986 - US