Yes I truly am. I'm in the beginning stages of transferring some old tapes to digital and was using an old TEAC A-3300SX. However it just doesn't have the muscle I need.

I would love to borrow (for an indefinite period) preferably, an Otari 50/50B half track or something just as good. If it's on a stand that's fine too.

You can email me from my profile.

Thanks.

I have an Ampex AG440 with stereo preamps. It's a 2-track, so it may not be of any use to you. There's no "borrowing"... it's a one-way trip and, no, I don't deliver . But the price is right, as $200 should do it for the package.

"However it just doesn't have the muscle I need."

If the tape is running slow, making squealing sounds, you might want to look at these links:

http://www.tangible-technology.com/tape/baking1.html

http://www.youramerica.net/tapebake.htm

I might be able to help out with a deck, so I jetted you an e-mail Chris.

Mister Kolb, I am relaying something through back channels to you as well.

Good call, Jr_tech.