The History of Reel-to-Reel Audio Tape Recording
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Part 1 - The random email that started it all!
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Audio Record: What is a reel-to-reel tape? – Heirloom
What was your reel-to-reel history?
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1/4 inch Audio Reels - Media Transfer
The History of Reel-to-Reel Audio Tape Recording
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Unwinding the History of Reel-to-Reel Tape Recording
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445 Reel To Reel Tape Stock Photos, High-Res Pictures, and Images - Getty Images
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Reel-to-reel tape is the new vinyl
This Sony TC-730 is like something from a time capsule, and still has the factory power settings sticker on the reel table. It also appears to include
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Vintage Sony TC-730 // Reel to Reel / Near NOS / Original Box & Manual