This Vintage Tape Answering Machine Still Works?! Tensor PlayTape Mods & Repairs

Tensor makes desk lamps but they also made Frankenstein-like answering machines! In this video, we explore another model that uses PlayTape tapes and Cassette tapes (outboard) to take calls. You'll learn how I fixed it and hear the sound quality of the PlayTape music format on the machine. Here's a modern Tensor lamp on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NeAWYb Support databits:   / databits   Follow databits: Facebook   / 1databits   Twitter:   / digitalbt   or @digitalbt Heads up: This description contains an affiliate link. If you buy something through one of the links, you won't pay a penny more, but databits will get a small commission, which helps support this channel. Thank you!

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