Not really a real reel to reel?

In 2004 you could buy this unique nostalgic novelty reel-to-reel, CD player combo. But is it just a novelty if it really works? 00:00 Start 01:40 Here it is 04:59 Unboxing with a story 06:01 First look 07:06 Power on tests 08:57 Getting the tape on 12:46 Tape Tests 17:50 Undercover secrets 20:29 Inside the back 22:36 A cassette experiment 23:54 Audio demo 24:53 Summing up 27:55 Patreon credits FAQ Q) When you played the audio from the cassette was the wow and flutter due to a lack of back tension on the tape/friction against the tape shell/insert other thing here? A) Yes - This was only a basic demonstration to prove the tape in this machine has the same track configuration and plays at the same speed as a typical cassette tape. But of course it would do, after all it is just a cassette mech. Don’t get hung up on how crappy this cassette demo sounds - it was just an experiment to prove specs - not sound quality. If you want to hear a demo of the soun