I have had Nakamichi CR-7, Tandbeg, Teac Z7000, Tandberg TCD 3014, Pioneer CT-F1250 and Aiwa AD-F990, Maybe I'm wrong, but Aiwa AD-F990 was best for me. Amazing sound quality, full automated. I used it for 5-6 years without any fail in recording. Most ease to operate highest category deck I have met.