4 track recorder

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i'm stuck with a question

lets say that i have been offered a *fostex x-77* 4 track in good condition never been used by the current owner..for the price of 180 or so..
(note:i'm not sure if it's been used by some other person before)

but i also have the option to buying a Tascam 414 4-Track Recorder...not the 414 MKII..online for 230..brand new..

which would be the better deal..assuming there's nothing wrong with the fostex

i just want a general idea on what other people would suggest..

thanks
jerm
 
I bought a used 4 track cassette recorder years ago and it spent more time being repaired than recording.....with buying an item of that type used, you will find either a jewel or a stool....do u wanna chance it.....

also, is recording on your PC an option or do you need the portability?....
 
I wouldn't purchase a "used" analogue 4-track for the exact same reason Gidge just posted.

By the time you get the heads fully demagnetized and clean, you'll be frustrated as H*LL. :cool:.

I would suggest that you buy the new 4-track.

Have you thought about going the PC for your recording needs?

-spin-
 
I'd agree with SPINSTERWUN. I've learned that lesson the hard way. If the margin is close, always go with the new stuff. If you run into problems, it's much easier dealing with a store than having to deal with an individual.
 
The big question is what you want to do. If you want to record at home, put your money towards a soundcard and software. But if you want to do a lot of recording at remote locations, a 4track porta studio (new or used) might be a good choice
 
Yo Trite of Great Magnificence:]

It would indeed be banal to buy anything used unless it comes from your 6th cousin and, then, I wouldn't buy it.

Electronic stuff has a revolution about every 88 days. Just watch the market mags and you'll see what I mean. Like 200 pezzutos off a Lexicon product means a better Lexicon product will soon be there.

As to 4 track, why? You will be bouncing tracks and not be able to tweak the instruments you bounced; you will only be able to tweak both of them and that doesn't work too well.

So, go for at least an 8 tracker and make it digital and, maybe, one with a CD built right in. The learning curve is treacherous but not impossible with help from this site and links.

When I think of it, used gear is trite....
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To answer the question, go with the new one, if you are going to go the 4-track route. Buying a used tape deck is bad news, so if you must get one, get a new one as long as it is dirt cheap.
 
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