WTBoT: Sony/Tascam MD Deck

[zahne]

I'm want to try and shrink down my MD collection to just what I'd use most. I have a car unit for music and listening to my own audio work while I drive, a portable recorder for field work and I'd like a home deck for capturing to the computer or from other devices as well as labeling. I like how easy it is to label MDs with certain Sony and Tascam models by just hooking up a keyboard. I know that these are usually higher end decks but if anyone has a deal for me or a trade. I'll see what I can offer in trade. I know it wouldn't be an even trade but maybe could take off the price, I have a Sharp MD-R2 (which is actually what I'd like to replace with the Tascam or Sony). I've read that there were portable MD recorders that had a little keyboard you could hook up to the remote socket, also there was a Denon deck with a PS/2 port. Really whichever is most affordable and record able. I'm just looking for the labeling ease.

[Strungup]

Are you aware of what these "Decks " Cost originally ? Trading for an R2 ( since it isnt an R2D2 ) is not gonna happen

I can get a Teac , for you but it will cost me at least 250 US to get it , New some of them were well up to 800 dollars , some around 500 .

It would be a 100 volt unit so you would need a transformer , then there is the shipping issue .

People dont generally give up the decks . Portables ......... Ebay or here , or Yahoo auctions . But Decks , if you find one might not be a good buy , condition or mechanics , might very well not be as described , and has just become a white elephant to the owners .

Be Careful

[zahne]

Thanks for the tips. I'll see how this goes.

Just to clarify:

I know it wouldn't be an even trade but maybe could take off the price, I have a Sharp MD-R2

I meant that it might take off some of the price. Maybe $30 worth but some none the less. Why would someone with a higher end MD deck want an MD-R2, there are many people out there who collect just to collect not just to own the best and only the best. I do see the Tascam and high end Sony's for list on eBay frequently. Except they are all around the price range of $450. If I had more disposable income I might buy one for that price. I'm not familiar with this Teac model but it sounds like a good deal. I may be able to get transformer from someone I know for free!