Hello, Parker, Your post illustrated my point precisely: Let's make an annotated list...perhaps a modification of my original suggestion would be to have "Pro" and "Con" columns -- a traditional "TEE TABLE" for each device with a brief discussion as to why. There is no perfect machine. Each user has preferences and different working methods. As to Nakamichi Service, I see they've removed TAP Electronics from the list although I would still want to check with them since they did a great job on my two Dragons--and they're 45 minutes to two hours away from me, depending on traffic <smile>. Tap Electronics 310-423-4255 2392 E Artesia Bl Long Beach CA 90805 Cheers, Richard