tsr 8 and r8

[mr xxxx xxxx]

could someone tell me the difference and used worth. Thank you.

[A Reel Person]

DIFFERENCES:
TSR-8------------------------------R-8
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TASCAM [innovator]----------------Fostex [me-too company]
1/2" tape--------------------------1/4" tape
dbx--------------------------------dolbyC
add-on remote---------------------faceplate detaches
large/heavy------------------------small/light/integrated handle on top
Built like a tank, semipro------------built for the small/home/portable market
Metal case-------------------------Plastic case
Quality engineering under cover-----Cut a few corners, here & there
~100db S/N Ratio [est]------------~95db S/N Ratio [est]
Media ~$35-$45/reel---------------Media ~$7.50-$10/reel
10.5" reels-------------------------7" reels
~33 minutes/reel------------------~16 minutes/reel

SIMILARITIES:
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15 ips
8/in-8/out-8-simul-record
black color
LED meters
Auto-locate/Auto-punch
synchronizer-plug-compatible
2-head design
reel-to-reel

RELATIVE WORTH:
TSR-8----------------------------R-8
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$550----------------------------$350

[mr xxxx xxxx]

thank you.