I have a Tascam 488 Mk II that I have decided to send to Tascam for inspection and repair. I suspect that I need to have the belts replaced and a thorough cleaning (the tape speed changes during playback). I received a reply from the service dept today that they charge $40 to inspect and to provide a quote for the repair work. If I authorize the repairs, the $40 is waived. Im comfortable with the cost, but does anyone have experience with Tascam regarding how long I should expect to wait before the machine is returned to me? I would prefer sending the recorder back to Tascam over using a local repair shop but dont want to wait all winter to get it back. Thanks for sharing any experiences with Tascam"s service dept.