Originally Posted By: Mac
AIIGGHHHH! To own one, you MUST be able to MAINTAIN one. the maintenance was near continuous.


Oh yes....the never ending maintenance.

Even being the 'sweet machine' that it is I'd never go back to the analogue world.
I used a Tascam 3440S (purchased 1979) for 20 years and added a Fostex Model 8 in the late 80's.
I retired them both and sold them back in 1999-2000.

The 'maintenance' involved, which I accepted during those decades, was perpetual and (IMO) must be done diligently after each session.

I'll stay right here in the digital world 'thank you very much'.

BTW....I went from Sonar 5.0 to X2 and users know the GUI angst in getting used to the new paradigm.
If I could get through the vertical learning curve and up to snuff anybody can.

Carry on...