PC 8 Track Player....Yes you read it right

Ok, I know how strange this is going to sound....but, for some reason, I love 8 track tapes. I have NO idea why. I do love classic rock and so that may be one of the reasons, you know, having things on their original format (Yes I do love vinyl too). Before I start this for real I want you to know that I DON'T CARE ABOUT SOUND QUALITY. I posted on another forum and about everyone who is registered there said to me "CD's will give you much better quality so don't even bother with that." I know this, but 8 tracks are just something that I think are awesome. (BTW, I am 16 so no, its not like I have been looking to find an updated way to play all my Carpenters and Osmond Family 8 tracks that have been lying around since the 70's) So now that you have been scratching your heads wondering what the heck im talking about, here you go: Like I said, I love 8 tracks. I also happen to enjoy the company of my computer. Well, a friend of mine told me that at one point a long time ago he did see an 8 track player that was made for a 5.25" bay. Now being the kind of person I am, I almost crapped my pants with excitement. I mean, the format Jesus listens to music on can actually be in my computer??!! Well I go home, search the internet only to find nothing. So he posted on some forums, I posted on some forums. Anyway, some people say they have heard of/seen them, but can't remember where they were. So now I am here. I have met some really nice people on these forums and thought maybe you guys could help me out (after you get done laughing of course). So, I know a lot of hardware geeks are saying that this is taking a step backwards, but I say it is embracing the memories and finding balance between old and new. BTW, I'm not sure if the player my friend or the other buy saw was custom, i assume it was, or not, but any help at all would be appreciated. If I can't find a pre-made one, I may need instructions on how I could make one myself. I am a total n00b when it comes to electronics like that, so a lot of help would be needed. Thanks a lot guys!

 

I have some 8 track tapes too. I still even have a 8 track recorder deck. I have not seen a 8 track player for a computer. What I did was hook up my stereo system to my computer and copied the tapes to CD's.