Maxell XLII-S-60

Not much is documented about the Maxell XLII-S-60. The one concrete trace in the Archive’s files is a 1984 HiFI-Stereo blank-tape ad (p.76). It lists the XLII-S-60 as a 60-minute cassette in the “XL II-S Epitaxial” line, at $5.29. The ad notes high-level bias and 70µs equalization for that line, which puts it among Maxell’s high-bias cassettes. It also lists the longer XLII-S-90 at $7.29.

Past that price-list entry, no specifications, packaging details or reviews have surfaced so far. The record is thin: one 1984 ad page with the model name, playing time, price and a few formulation notes.

• 60-minute blank audio cassette
• High-bias “XL II-S Epitaxial” formulation
• High-level bias, 70µs equalization
• Listed at $5.29 in HiFI-Stereo (1984, p.76)

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