Nakamichi was definitely the gold standard for cassette decks, & its quality was rarely challenged by its competitors.
During the era of the 1000XL, it was the top of the line, with the 700 ZXL & 700 ZXE just below it but more (relatively) affordable. The Dragon came later, was more compact, & didn't require the azimuth setup that the earlier models did when recording, making it more convenient to use. But I think its "sound" was a little more hi-fi & a little less "musical" than the earlier 1000 & 700 series...
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