In Reply to: An Epic Maxell Reel Tape Find posted by X-2000R on November 9, 2014 at 15:10:23:
Bear in mind that the life expectancy of magnetic tape is about 10 to 20 years (depending on usage and storage conditions) before it physically degrades and sheds the magnetic particles.
After that it is possible to retrieve the stored info by baking the tape for a certain time but this is only ever a temporary solution and has to be done before every play back.
Blank tape that is 20 years or older is practically worthless.
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