Vf8/vf16

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A local music store is going out of business and has VF's at mail order prices (VF8 = $489, VF16 = $699)

At $699, the VF16 looks like a great deal compared to the new Tascam/Boss/Korg 16 tracks.

Anyone have experience using the SCSI port (ZIP drive, etc.) to share wavs with a PC? Is this even possible?

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If these are prices without the built-in CDR, then I'm not sure that they're such good buys. Are these the VF08/16 or the Vf80/160? The VF80/160 are the latest incarnations and without the CDR the VF80 commonly sells for $499. ($699 withCDR); the VF160 sells with a CDR for $850.

These are great machines, and they stack up very well against the competition.
 
They are the 8/16, no CDR (which is not such a big deal when using a PC to mix/burn). I like the SCSI port on the 16, as it allows easy wav transfer with a jaz drive.

I was surprised to see how small the 16 is - pictures make it look like a huge piece of furniture.
 
There is a special site: vf16.com. The folks there can fill you in to the max. Here's what I know. The VF16's are nice machines, but the hard drives are relatively small and noisy (noticeable whirring noise). I realize that sometimes every penny counts, but if it was me, I'd get a new VF160w/CDR at $850. It now ships with a 30gig hard drive, and it's very quiet. If you have more questions, I'd be glad to help.
 
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I've wasted so much time with crap that my next purchase is going to be something that will last. I checked out that site and it looks like the SCSI port allows wav import/export.
 
If you're counting on using the SCSI port, note that the SCSI card is an option and probably doesn't come with the unit! The card for the VF08 is $89, which could impact the bottom line.
 
If you're counting on using the SCSI port, note that the SCSI card is an option and probably doesn't come with the unit! The card for the VF08 is $89, which could impact the bottom line.
 
vf160

Comes with a built in scsi port and internal CD burner, so you have two methods of transferring to PC.

I love this machine, even though I bought it nearly 2 years ago for £999 (around $1600) !!!! I don't regret it. So reliable, and does what it says on the tin.

I haven't noticed a noise problem with the hard drive.

The main complaints most people have are with the limited low end EQ, but again it hasn't bothered me, I record a bass guitar and it sounds like a bass guitar, same for kick drum - what more do i want?

Thay are great value now, until a 24 track version comes along, but you'll have to wait until they are afordable to people on a very limited budget.
 
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