15 March 2026

Memorex type II


For a detailed overview of the test methods used look here.

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Maxell XLII 90 (1994)  (my calibration reference)   

Relative bias: (reference)
Relative sensitivity: (reference)
THD @ Dolby level: 0.62%
MOL400(THD=1%) : +1.8dB
MOL400(THD=3%): +5.3dB
MOL1k(THD=3%): +5.5dB
SOL10k: -3.4dB
Bias noise: -54.8dB, -59.2dB(A)
Dynamic range: 64.5dB

These are the results for the tape my Nak BX-300 is calibrated for in type II position, the 1994 XLII. All following results take this as reference.


Memorex CRS+ Chrome (1992)

Relative bias: +1.5
Relative sensitivity: -0.1dB
THD @ Dolby level: 0.78%
MOL400(1%) : +1.0dB
MOL400(3%):  +4.9dB
MOL1k(3%): +5.1dB
SOL10k: -2.4dB
Bias noise: -50.6dB, -54.7dB(A)
Dynamic range: 59.6dB

Made by Saehan. Very high noise.


Memorex CRS-X Chrome Super (1992)

Relative bias: +3
Relative sensitivity: 0.0dB
THD @ Dolby level: 0.60%
MOL400(1%) : +1.8dB
MOL400(3%): +5.3dB
MOL1k(3%): +5.7dB
SOL10k: -1.8dB
Bias noise: -50.4dB, -53.8dB(A)
Dynamic range: 59.1dB

Made by Saehan. Probably the same tape as CRS+.



INDEX OF ALL CASSETTES