The test tapes are not bad

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In Reply to: RE: A-77 posted by Triode_Kingdom on September 8, 2024 at 19:15:28:

I usually buy them for around $80.

The tentelometers (tools for measuring the tape tension) sold not too long ago for well under $100, I have two of them, they usually come in their cases with rotten foam, so I replace it. People tend to ask for more these days, but you can still find bargains.

Now, all that makes sense if you need them now and then. Buying them for just one job is probably not the best investment, but then you can probably sell a tentelometer in a case with fresh foam for more than you paid. :)

Having said that, maintaining a quality tape recorder is not inexpensive, that is why I usually try to keep people from buying them.

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Topic - A-77 - 6bq5 13:34:35 08/14/24 (8)

RE: A-77 - Triode_Kingdom 19:15:28 09/08/24 (2)

The test tapes are not bad - Victor Khomenko 14:43:39 09/09/24 (0)

RE: A-77 - Inmate51 09:56:04 09/09/24 (0)

RE: A-77 - Victor Khomenko 03:51:10 08/15/24 (4)

RE: A-77 - 6bq5 10:05:46 08/15/24 (3)

Yes, there are - Victor Khomenko 10:28:31 08/15/24 (2)

RE: Yes, there are - 6bq5 10:42:24 08/15/24 (1)

Please realize... - Victor Khomenko 11:02:46 08/15/24 (0)

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