Thanks to everyone who responded. It would appear that my friend does in fact have a tape cleaner. Next question: Does anyone need it? If so, email me off-list and I'll find out what he wants for it. Thanks. Paul Braun NerdWare -- The History of the PC and the Nerds who brought it to you. nerdware(a)laidbak.com www.laidbak.com/nerdware