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Originally Posted by Simon Gittins
Hi Steve,
Yes, they should be playable, get as much dirt off as possible first obviously!
There isn't usually a problem with old domestic tapes, it's professional ones from the 80s that give most trouble.
The main question is whether you need a 2-track or 4-track machine (speeds can be corrected in software if necessary).
More info here:
https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...d.php?t=103289 |
I acquired a collection of some used and new RtoR tapes. I had some that had some form of a mold on the edges of the tape. I didn't want to try them so they got binned.
There was a few brand new Tandy Radio Shack tapes that seemed to be wound on the reel with the oxide side out.
Having never seen that type, they got binned as well.
As usual, Dave US radcoll1.
