Hi. A lot of people have had issues with the mr8 in the past. The newer model might be more reliable. The Tascam 2488 definitely has more features but you're looking at more cash than The Fostex. It does have wrap around menus and a lot of dedicated buttons and pots. If you want specs, let me know. Thanks, Cameron. -----Original Message----- From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 12:52 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] ot question about hd recorders Hello List, I want to get a hard-disk multi-track recorder and I think I would like to go for the Foztex mr-8 hd. Its an entry level machine and from what I can gather from various web sites, is low on menus and high on proper pots and faders etc. Does any one on this list have experiences re hd recorders to share? Would appreciate some feedback. Best wishes. Jim McAuslan from sunny Findhorn Minds are like parachutes, they work best when open.