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reel to reel transfer

Does anyone know the most effective way to transfer reel to reel recordings to cd using a computer?
I want to transfer them thru my computer but do not know what the best programs to use are. Also what kind of sound card should I use?
Any advice on how not to damage the tape? I heard that they only have a few playbacks befoe they start to deteriorate.
These recordings are from 1970 to 1998.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
mattmusic

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davebachmann
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I'd suggest testing a few of the tapes to see if they are shedding before baking them all, especially the more recent tapes. For more details on baking, check out this link:
http://audio-restoration.com/baking.php
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