I just scored one of the best Dolby 8-track players! The Wollensak 3M model 8075.

[ChrisW6ATV]

Originally Posted by Jeffhs

BTW, I think Dolby noise reduction was a frill anyway in consumer-oriented cassette and 8-track tape decks, since most non-technical listeners could not notice the difference in noise level between when the Dolby system was switched on and when it was off. I think the only people who could actually notice the difference were trained audio engineers and audiophiles with very sharp hearing. Most casual music listeners, like myself, probably, even likely, just left the Dolby system turned off.

I am surprised to hear (pun not intended) that you didn't notice the difference then. The improvement with Dolby NR was major to me, and I am near your age. I do not consider myself to be an audiophile at all.