Re - Archive of tapes - Reel to Reel and Cassette.
On to ones I've either bought new or picked up from radio/studio contacts.
The first is mid 80's Ampex 406 from a radio station. If you see tape in this box, it will be suffering from sticky shed - if its important you'll need to bake it!
The next two are 5" spools of 406 and 456, both from the mid 90's and both still in good condition.
Then there's the good stuff - for domestic decks anyway - Maxell XLI 35-90B.
Finally, just to prove you can't trust tape boxes from radio stations - Ampex tape in a Pyral box with a Japanese spool! This tape came from Radio Rhema who used to buy pancakes of tape and load their own spools and carts. And, surprise surprise, its shedding!
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