I looked at the new Otari as an option before going with the fully modded Bottlehead Technics. With $5400 price tag plus additional Bottlehead electronics and maybe an extra head, the Otari is more expensive. I don't know whether my 1506 will last longer than a new Otari, but Doc is a good guy to have on my side if it does need a repair. Now my machine only plays, all the record electronics are gone - so if you need that, then the Otari would be a better option. Larry