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[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Pretty sad that the machine won't read any other 8-tracks. This is a half-baked “restoration” at best. Probably just needed a new belt or capacitor.

[–] lettruthout@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In theory I agree, but in practice most 8-track machines I've encountered are better at eating tapes than playing them.

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de 2 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Aha. We never had 8-track here (went from reel-to-reel directly to compact casettes) so I didn't know.

I guess the cartriges have reels/or other moving parts that jam and need to be lubricated, which is part of the experience.