auto reverse decks have a built in demagnetization system called the record head, a couple minutes recording will undo years of magnetization in most (all) auto reverse deck
not that i've ever experienced magnetization or noticed it, but another plus for the auto flipping heads in auto reverse units (apparently another concept disliked by the purist but enjoyed by regular users of common formats.)
while auto flipping heads aren't 'ideal' for many purists, i've never witnessed issues using them myslef, although i can't say i'm THAT finicky with my formats.
Auto reverse means press play and come back in 60-120 minutes when the music stops not 30-60 minutes when its time to flip it.
part of my interest is the format, the other is the cheap music i aquire by looking at cassette vs the vinyl crowd who've pushed the prices for older pressings beyond regular consumers.
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