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[–] rumschlumpel@feddit.org 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

IMO, sound was never really the issue with tapes (at least not for portable use), it was longevity - it doesn't make a ton of sense to buy pre-recorded tapes when they can break so easily, but it was also kind of a PITA to record them yourself off CD, vinyl or radio.