I need help finding a new recorder to replace N1.

[Kardon]

Hey guys, recently my N1 doesnt seem to record the last few tracks of every CD I try to transfer to MD. I'm creating my MD's using the Optical input from the optical out on my PS2 (only thing that easy transfers track markings around here!!) and then I pop out those SP disc's and play them in my NH3D. My last two disc's have not recorded properly after many re-try's. So here I am, I need a new recorder, seeing as I'm using SP Type S vs Type R means nothing correct? I very much enjoy the sound quality, and I've noticed alot of older decks do not have Type R encoding. I figure I dont need a portable unit to record the disc's cause I take my NH3D with me on the road, but I need a unit purely for recording purpose's. Let me know please. I have looked at a NIB MZ S1, I figure it could do the job and be durable. I should note the N1 I got off of ebay and certainly shows some wear when I got it, not to mention the bad reputation this unit has (though thats usually associated with USB transfers) but is it my luck that my unit died, or should I expect the same out of all units being used to recorder rather constantly?

Thanks alot guys I really appreciate ANY input to my situation.

EDIT: Simply this is what I'm wondering

•Want a cheap, Durable, Type R (or S) recorder to make SP disc's for the NH3D, doesnt need to be portable

•Should I expect a similar fate from another unit used to record?

•Should I even bother trying to find Type R/S? I like what I hear now but I havent heard the older codec's..

Edited April 16, 2008 by Kardon