You know, I own both a Fostex DMT-8vl (digital hard disk recorder) and A Yamaha MT-4X (cassette 4-track). As to the Fostex, I love having the option of the 8 tracks, and with digital you can definitely get a higher quality when bouncing tracks. But to tell you the truth, I think I actually prefer the sound of the cassette 4-track (provided each track is used only once for individual instruments, with no sub-mixing). Do any of you agree with me? I think tape just sounds nicer (even cassette tape!). I find I prefer to use the cassette machine for anything requiring 4 tracks or less, or even start an 8-track recording by using four cassette tracks and then transfering these to the 8-track just to add more tracks. Am I crazy, or does anyone else agree?