Re: [ARSCLIST] Is recording to Reel-to-reel still the preferred preservation method?

[David Lewiston <david.lewiston@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hello Ron

> If the drive works to the extent of a less-than-3% warranty return rate,
the manufacturer ships it.  Some companies have done a lot worse.   SCSI
drives cost more, but are built with better bearings, motors, etc. designed
for a longer MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure).  Some IDE drives can be had
with this higher quality.

Your recommendations, please?

Thanks

David Lewiston
The Lewiston Archive, Recordings & Documentation of the World's Traditional
Music