Re: [ARSCLIST] Is this audio? or word processing? or ? ? ?

[Adrian <acosentini@xxxxxxxx>]

Yes Tom, we know the difference between magnetic media and grooved media. The point is 
that they are both "belts" and one belted format followed another. Also playing back a 
grooved format is easier than playing back a magnetic format. Also finding the machines is 
even more difficult. Oh, "working" machines is more difficult. It's not impossble, but it's a 
bitch of a job. I'll take cylinders or wires any day.

Adrian Cosentini
Audio Preservation Manager
The New York Philharmonic
Avery Fisher Hall
NY New York