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Here I will try to show how the 8-track system works and at the same time explain why proper adjustment of the sound head is so important to prevent the all-too-common problem of "sound contamination from neighboring tracks", so-called "crosstalk problems". What is a "track", and why are there 8 of them? First we need to clarify the difference between...

I’ve spent a few lovely summer evenings restoring these classic Beatles tapes. Now fully cleaned and restored with new splice and pad, ready for many more spins.

8-track, also known as Stereo 8 or 8-Track, is an analog audio format that became popular in the 1960s and 1970s. It was developed by a consortium led by Bill Lear (founder of the Learjet), and it was based on earlier technology from the 1950s. Here are some key points about 8-track: 8-track was a…

This is the procedure for restoring old 8-track cassettes by replacing the pressure pad and metal tape (also called "splice"). First, start by identifying what type of cassette you have and familiarizing yourself with how to open it without causing unnecessary damage to the cassette housing/cartridge or tape. Start by opening the cassette….

Join us for a first test and start-up of a new-old 8-track player of the type Realistic TR-169 (Model 14 935 TR-169). This model was produced until 1990 and is one of the very last models on the market for easy playback of 8-track cassettes.