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.
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….
Finally, Etiquette School part 2 is here. I would recommend that you turn on the subtitles in Norwegian as these provide a slightly more accurate and detailed description in some places than what is spoken in the video.
All old 8-track tapes need a bit of restoration before they’re playable again. In this post, we walk you through the entire process with a detailed step-by-step guide and instructional video: cleaning, pressure pad replacement, sensing foil splice removal and replacement, and final reassembly.
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…
How to make a power strip for 110v using EU to US and US to EU adapters, as well as a regular power strip for 220v
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...
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