23.06.2024, 20:43
Thanks! No, I am not aware of any Universum type IV cassette. But Quelle's main competitor in the mail order business, Neckermann, had a Palladium Metal cassette which was supplied by Magna.
Most of the European tape makers had a type IV cassette in the early 80's: Agfa, BASF, Magna, Magnex, Philips/PDM, and even Polimer in Hungary (while I think they sourced the tape through Magna or BASF). The fact that BASF soon retreated from making any other metals than C-120 because they claimed that up to C-90, a double layer pure chrome would make more sense at less expense, may have contributed to the others losing interest, too. Metal was a niche market, and they were more experienced with making really good chrome tapes.
And now for something completey different - more Universum!
Most of the European tape makers had a type IV cassette in the early 80's: Agfa, BASF, Magna, Magnex, Philips/PDM, and even Polimer in Hungary (while I think they sourced the tape through Magna or BASF). The fact that BASF soon retreated from making any other metals than C-120 because they claimed that up to C-90, a double layer pure chrome would make more sense at less expense, may have contributed to the others losing interest, too. Metal was a niche market, and they were more experienced with making really good chrome tapes.
And now for something completey different - more Universum!