Revox Grandmaster Audio Cassette – Modern Type I Tape for Analog Purists

For decades, Revox has been associated with durable analog audio equipment built to professional standards. While digital distribution dominates contemporary listening habits, a dedicated group of users continues to value analog recording as a conscious alternative rather than a nostalgic exercise. With the Grandmaster Audio Cassette, Revox positions the compact cassette once again as a viable medium for high-quality, fully analog music recording in domestic and semi-professional environments.

Key Facts

• Newly manufactured blank cassette available in C60 and C90 lengths
• Type I ferro tape from exclusive current production
• Rigid five-screw cassette shell for stable tape transport
• Reusable record-protection tabs for repeated use
• Hand-assembled in the Revox manufactory in Villingen
• Optimized for cassette decks using Normal or Ferro settings
• Supplied with transparent snap box, J-card, and labeling stickers

Modern Tape Production with an Analog Focus

Rather than relying on remaining legacy stock, the Grandmaster Audio Cassette uses tape material manufactured specifically for this project. The goal is consistent magnetic properties, predictable recording behavior, and compatibility with a wide range of cassette decks designed for Type I operation. In practical use, this approach aims to deliver stable bias characteristics, controlled noise behavior, and reliable playback alignment, particularly important for users who actively record and archive their own material.

By focusing exclusively on the Normal position, Revox avoids compromises associated with multi-type formulations and instead optimizes the cassette for everyday recording scenarios, including music compilation, live recording, and analog mastering workflows.

Housing Design and Mechanical Stability

A defining element of the Grandmaster Audio Cassette is its mechanically reinforced shell. The five-screw construction reduces micro-movements within the housing, helping to maintain consistent tape alignment during transport. This contributes to smoother operation in a wide range of cassette mechanisms and supports long-term tape stability during repeated playback and rewinding.

The reusable record-protection tabs add practical flexibility, allowing users to switch between recording and archival use without resorting to improvised solutions. For users maintaining physical tape libraries, this detail improves usability without altering the traditional cassette format.

Accessories and Practical Details

Each cassette is supplied in a transparent snap box that protects the tape while allowing quick visual identification. The included tri-fold J-card offers generous labeling space, supporting structured archiving and documentation. A double-sided sticker set further assists with individual marking, making the cassette suitable for organized collections as well as project-based recording workflows.

Price and Availability

The Revox Grandmaster Audio Cassette is available immediately in both C60 and C90 versions, supplied as Type I ferro tapes. All units are hand-assembled in the Revox manufactory in Villingen, reflecting limited production volumes and close quality control.

Pricing is structured as follows:
The Revox Grandmaster Audio Cassette C60 Type I is offered in a five-piece set for € 45,- and in a ten-piece set for € 79,-. The Revox Grandmaster Audio Cassette C90 Type I is priced at € 50,- for five units and € 89,- for ten units.

Conclusion

With the Grandmaster Audio Cassette, Revox demonstrates that the compact cassette remains relevant for users who intentionally choose analog recording as part of their listening culture. By combining newly produced tape material, a mechanically stable housing, and careful assembly, the cassette addresses practical requirements rather than relying on nostalgia alone. For listeners and recordists seeking a controlled, physical, and fully analog recording medium, the Grandmaster Audio Cassette represents a contemporary option grounded in traditional tape values.

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