here's my 16-track. got it with a bag for under $800.
Fostex VF160EX

Finally, I'm making the investment into recording and I want it to be a good one, so I have one question...
This: Tascam http://www.music123.com/Tascam-DP01FX-i150999.music
Or this: Boss http://www.music123.com/Boss-BR-600-...-i395335.music

??

I was originally gonna get the Tascam one, that's what I'd pick. They now make one with a cd burner built in which makes things way easier. The only bummer is I think you can only record two tracks simultaneously.

I'd recommend this, the 8 track counterpart to my 16 track. I know 2 people who have it and dig it.
http://www.music123.com/Fostex-MR-8-...-i255262.music

Thanks, I think I've plauged this board about recording equipment enough (hopefully).
I read about that Fostex one, but I wasn't sure about Fostex's equipment as I've never played with any of it before.
I guess it's down to those two, though I'm leaning towards the Tascam. I'll read more about the Fostex. I can't trust my own opinion anway.

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/produ...dio?sku=242099
very, very good deal. i think i paid 300 for it. but that was like 2 years ago