What is an amorphous head? Is it better than a 2 head deck? Better than 3 heads? I am referring to the Carver TDR-2400 that I picked up last night ($30!). It seems to sound really good for cassette tape, but I was just wondering what kind of technology Carver came up with for this one. Also, the plastic button that resets the counter is broken off. Does anyone have a parts unit that has the same type of counter? (I don't know what other brand's counters might work as well) Also, I need the rack handles for it and don't have the remote. The handles and remote aren't really that important to me (although it would be nice to have them), but would really like to fix the counter. If anyone has parts for this, please let me know. Thanks

Glass ferrite is another name for amorphous.

Glass ferrite is another name for amorphous.
What does that mean in terms of sound reproduction or durability in comparison with regular heads? What are regular heads made of?

Glass ferrite is another name for amorphous.
Nope. :no: I'm sorry; but, with all due respect, your dead wrong about this one. Glass ferrite heads are exclusive to Akia's "GX" series decks. Period. Other manyfacturers, such as Sony, made some excellent ferrite Heads too, but despite their glossy appeareance, they are not "glass" ferrite either, just ferrite.

Amorphous heads have absolutely nothing to do with being a 2 or 3 head design. This refers entirely to the physical materials that makeup the heads. Amorphous heads may be configured as either two or three head designs.

The amorphous part referrs to the head being made out of a non-crystaline, "amorphous" alloy. Normally all metals can be considered as crystaline materials. However, in recent years it have become possible to manufacture metals into amorphous structures (much like glass), that are supposed to be somewhat harder than most magnetic alloys, which tend to be quite soft. This is achieved while still maintaining the same super high levels of permeability, which is normally lost when your magnetic alloys become harder.

So having amorphose heads, simply means a that you have somewhat higher-tech, and possibly slightly longer lasting (although this is unproven to my knowledge) heads. But they still will not wear anywhere near as long as ferrite heads (whether it be glass ferrite, or regular ferrite). :no:

Hi, I have the Akai gxf31 that I just brought back to life (if anyone needs to know how to make thie 31 stop slipping, I can help you).

I just bought a cassette deck tdr-2400, but didn't get it for the steal that you did. I am still waiting for it's delivery. Could you tell me a little about what to expect with it? Thanks,
Rick

If you have the rack brackets and just need the actual handle, you can probably get good results going to the hardware store and picking up some cabinet handles. They come in standard sizes and in looking for Nakamichi replacement handles I've found that there are a decent selection out there that fit many decks. You can get black, white, nickel, chrome or just about any other finish you want in both plastic and metal. I would skip the plastic and just get the metal however. I've been trying to find the EXACT replacement handle for several of my Nakamichis and although I have been unsuccessful so far, I've found a few I like better but I'm trying to keep the original appearance.