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OK. So I got the R8 today. Unboxed it and set it all up. Gave the heads and tape path a cleaning. Testing was going swell until... Track 4. Every track records and reproduces excellently (super quiet and accurate) but track 4 does absolutely nothing. Here's what I've deduced: 1) it's probably...

Pulled the trigger on the machine with the cleaner headblock! Fingers crossed I've nabbed a good one with plenty of tread left. Here's another photo, will post updates when I receive the machine! Thanks again for the help.

Thanks sweetbeats, that's really helpful information and I'll use it with a grain of salt as you suggested. I don't want to wear out my advice-welcome - but here's another contender to make it an either / or decision. Details to keep in mind - this one is obviously dirtier - but it's also a good...

Hey all - I'm considering buying this R8. I've owned a few before and always regretted letting them go:facepalm:. Excited to have an opportunity to get another one, but I'd like some opinions on the condition of the heads here. Obviously pictures never do the reality justice - but if you had to...