I tried to record music onto a cassette tape using modern tech

This article describes the author's experience finding and restoring a 1978 Panasonic RQ-2106 cassette tape recorder from a second-hand store. After fixing a broken fast-forward mechanism, they explore recording methods using the built-in microphone and a 5-pin DIN port. The project involves adapting the DIN port to connect to a Mac for recording music from Spotify, highlighting the challenges of merging vintage hardware with modern technology. The article focuses on retro tech repair and DIY audio recording, with a nostalgic appreciation for older technology.