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Old 19th Jun 2019, 1:51 pm   #6
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Default Re: Will these old tapes be playable?

You are unlikely to need to replace heads.

Assuming that these are 5.75" reel tapes or smaller and 2 track recordings, you would probably be best sourcing a basic 60s British domestic machine based on the ubiquitous BSR TD2 deck. These decks are tough as old boots and rarely need more than a clean and relube. You will be able to buy one for next to nothing. If you discover that any of the tapes have particular sentimental value you can always send them away to be digitised professionally.

https://www.radiomuseum.org/r/bsr_to...sis_td2td.html
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