Hopkins,
Thanks very much for your input. However, after looking at the Studer 810's, I wonderded if I ought not wait until I could afford something like that. I really want a recorder that has the ability to slow down near the end of the tape in rewind or fast forward. In other words, I want a recorder that treats tape more gently than does the Studer B-67. Plus this recorder does not have some of the more automatic features of the later Studers. Am I wrong about that? By the way, I got a call from the guy last evening. He only wants $350 for the B-67. It's in a roll-a-round cart and I don't have room for that. Now, if I could remove it from the cart and place it in a beautiful wood case that sits on a shelf I might consider the purchase. However, I don't know if that can be done. The Otari MTR-15, if in good condition might be something I would consider based on what I've read about it. This recorder offers everyting automatic to include biasing, recording levels,etc. It was very expensive at the time of production at about $10,000 depending on attributes. I am still waiting for the radio station POC to respond. I will keep you in the loop.
Bob W.