Response to DV tapes - Equip dropout problems?

I've experienced some tape dropouts on my Sony Walkman as well, both with miniDV and DVCAM tapes. But I'm having another problem that is similar but more serious. After two years of shooting with Sony miniDV 60min Excellence brand tapes on my Sony PD150, I'm experiencing severe audio dropouts. I'm getting the drum replaced and will be switching over to nothing but 40min DVCAM field tapes. The theory is that the 2 years of wear and tear with miniDV tapes has eroded the heads to where they can't handle the less-robust tapes anymore. Any thoughts?

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