>Edit: according to gemini AI:
>* Type I had a dynamic range of about 50bB (roughly 8 bits)
>* High quality tape with Dolby B, C and dbx yielded roughly 65, 75, and 85dB SNR (about 11, 12.5, and 14 bits)
>So you could get pretty close to CD quality, but not quite.
Source? AI content without it is less than worthless.
Did you actually try any searches? Or is this just an excuse to broadcast your feelings about AI?
The author of the Ogg format claims a bit more pessimistic range of bit depth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIQ9IXSUzuM
Here are some measurements of type I, II and IV:
http://www.ant-audio.co.uk/Tape_Recording/Measurements/HD3_v...
http://www.ant-audio.co.uk/Tape_Recording/Measurements/HD3_v...
http://www.ant-audio.co.uk/Tape_Recording/Measurements/HD3_v...
Here are the specifications of a typical dbx unit: https://www.hifiengine.com/manual_library/dbx/222.shtml