[PaulM]

I have to agree with Ted - a damaged tape is really not something that you want to put through such a machine. I've been there . . .

Until you actually run a tape it's a complete unknown and you can never say never about any recording until you try it. I don't do many, but I usually first run an unknown tape through the machine with minimal head-to-tape penetration to unravel any 'spoking' and also to listen for clues on the audio. There's still quite a bit of 'interesting' material out there and you have to be careful as something really valuable could be in jeopardy.

Best regards,

Paul M