stevenrob said:
you're right but you know that the best time is when the repair is over, and you can admire your new acquisition working perfectly
That's exactly what I was thinking.
I have found that the boxes I have repaired mean more to me than the others. That's how I got into the Conion C100. Even though I was scared to death, I took the plunge and tore into the Silver one. One by one I fixed the issues and it has been a faithful companion ever since. Now I sit back, have a few beverages and look at the lights while the tape is playing.
As far as Holidays where the wife wants to take a trip to the sea....well she knows one of my boxes is coming with us always