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Help getting started on R2R

Spectreman said:
Hi. Quite often the very last part of the tape, packed the most tightly on the reel hub, becomes bad over time, especially if the tape has not been used for years.
I have found this on several older tapes I have. Is usually not a good idea to record anything on this part of the tape.
However, if you use some of the brand new manufactured tape, this will not be a problem.
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You hit the nail on the head. I found two NOS, shrink wrapped realistic tapes, and tried recording on one, and the high end distortion was completely gone all the way to the end of the tape.

I've only just noticed, but the takeup reel when FF or RWD, has a very slight wobble to it, like a wheel that's slightly off balance. Anyone have any idea what to check?
 
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