Inside the cassette
Look at the heads, capstan, pinch roller and gears, and follow how the tape is moved evenly past the recording and playback heads.
Decks alongside tape recorders
Reel-to-reel equipment makes the tape path more visible than a cassette does. Compare the controls, speed and format, and ask which system was intended for home or studio use.
A one-hour guided tour
The collector gives explanations by appointment. Ask which devices are in working order, but do not expect every fragile deck to be started up or touched.
Before you go
All 365 days only means that appointments are possible, not free walk-in access. The first floor may present accessibility limitations; ask in advance.
Sources
This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.
- Research card 0458 — Retro Audio Museum
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.