A few months after I had bought my Zoom 8HD multi-tracker,I discovered this incredibly versatile & feature-packed wonder of a multi-tracker,which is the Tascam 2488mkII!
This recording monster has 24 tracks,3 band EQ per track,3 built in effects processors,insert effects routing,8 inputs,monitor outputs & an 80GB hard drive-just to name a few....all for a mere $629.00(USD)-a $130.00 more than what I paid for my 8-track!!
As for my studio,it's a tad too big and 99% of the time,I don't really have a need for more than 8 tracks,but this is the bargain of a lifetime,& should any of you need a piece of hardware such as this-JUMP ON IT WHILE YOU CAN!!
http://www.zzounds.com/item--TAS2488MKII