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Originally Posted by numrologst  everyone has amazing words of wisdom... I have no reason not to experiment, but I definately don't need the mind**** of getting the machine going... There is no tech where I am located... I'd have to fly someone in... But I was hoping that with the state of this machine I want to buy, It won't need serious tech upkeep...
I know obviously it will need regular maintenance and upkeep that I should be able to do... But as for serious problems... I won't be able to adress them, and it will cost a pretty penny to get a tech here. That's my only real reservation... But I just have a feeling that I will be able to wing it somehow...
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If that is your situation - that you would have to fly a tech in - then I would not get a 2" machine and certainly not unless it is completely refurbished and restored. Even when my JH24 was in good shape I had logic problems, autolocator problems, ghosts in the machine, etc.. I'm serious. I owned one. For years. People complain about the cost of upgrading PT all the time. That is childs play compared to keeping a 2" machine running and in good shape. Although I love the sound, I would not do it again without a tech. Sorry to be a groove buster. I have find that you just HAVE to do it. Buy a studer, have it shipped to a killer tech, spend another 10-15 grand and have him completely go through it. Then have it shipped to you and have him fly in and commission it. Other than that, if you need analog, rent a studio and let someone else have the headaches and downtime.