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This page points at several useful info sources about problems and restoration methods: https://www.archives.gov/preservation/formats/audio-conditio...

Re-recording for preservation is a complex topic, depending on the state of the media and availability of well-maintained reproduction gear.

Generally, preserving audio for generations will require significant expense. If you could -press- optical disks, that'd be great, but -recording- on optical is still iffy. Analog is probably still the best choice to last decades.

E.G. What Is The Best Way To Store Materials? (Includes links to more information.) https://www.archives.gov/preservation/formats/audio-storage....



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