Ok, it does pay to research before you buy .
I have a Tascam 320B on the way that I'm pleased to be getting, and,
for the time being will work just fine with my Otari 1/2" 4-track.
I also have a Tascam 38 that I might want to use occasionally .
But,, I do plan, at some point, to move up to 1"...