BASF CR-E II - 1985 - US/EU * chromdioxid extra II *CAREFUL! These are pure Chrome Type 2 cassettes - If you have a deck calibrated to Ferro-Cobalt Type 2, typically Japanese 2-Head decks, you will need to calibrate to these pure Chrome cassettes to get the best results.Many cassettes say, "Chrome POSITION", but do not use any chrome particles in their tape formulation at all. BASF developed the first Chromium Dioxide "Chrome" tape and patented the technology. Most other manufacturers did not want to license it, and therefore, their Type II tapes are cobalt doped ferrics.Why use true chrome tapes when they do not take a lot of signal? The benefits are: Extremely low hiss and brilliant reproduction, but they should be recorded at 0db levels. Best for music with a high content of classical, instrumental, and jazz sounds. Again, unless you calibrate your deck(s) to use pure chrome tape, they will sound horrible. Careful: Absolutely no returns or refunds on any true chrome tapes. Side Note: Uncertain whether these were meant for the NA market, EU's or both?Note 1: 60 Mins: Large Window: Made in France: Only (1) available. Has one large rip on the wrapper on the reverse side, repaired with strong clear adhesive tape (no finger prints). It has two other tiny blemishes and traces of dry glue residue as shown per pics. Rare length.Note 2: 90 Mins: Large Window: Made in Germany: These are tapes that have the smallest blemish or two, not worth noting. These may or may not show that these were manufactured in Germany. UPC code #4.009993-006460Note 3: 90 Mins: Large Window: Made in France: These are box-fresh tapes. These show they were manufactured in France. UPC code #28357-54246Note 4: 90 Mins: Small Window: Made in France: Box-fresh cassettes. UPC code #4.009993-006460 Note 5: 90 Mins: Small Window: Made in France: B-Grade: Some wrapper damage shown by yellow rubber band, one
