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# Hardware Review: Winky Board II

Review of the [Winky II](http://localhost/product/winky-board-2/) passive filter device from [G. Russell Electronics](http://localhost/company/g-russell-electronics/) (Center Hall, PA; $19.95 assembled / $14.95 kit). Cleans up tape recorder output for more reliable LOADing, enables direct recorder-to-recorder program copying, and allows simultaneous SAVE to two recorders via impedance-matching circuit. TSU magazine gave Winky II its highest rating.