In this video we tackle the much maligned 8-track format and look at it's history, sound quality and how to repair its infamous weak point. We also unbox some UK cartridges and find an ideal system for playback.
0:00 - Opening & intro
1:27 - 8-track invention & history
5:03 - Why it failed
5:48 - Cartridge & box designs
8:07 - Unboxing my 8-tracks
15:11 - Design flaws
16:30 - Replacing the foam pads inside a cartridge
21:47 - Buying a used 8-track player
22:13 - Sound quality issues of the format
23:06 - Hooking the player up to a mini system
23:36 - Sound quality analysis
25:25 - Conclusions
27:06 - Outro
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