I have an Otari Mx-50/50 1/2" 8-track recorder for sale. I will include the 2 snakes with the sale. Currently track 8 isn't recording but the VU reads signal recorded to the track. I don't think the issue is too deep, but haven't been able to figure it out to date (needless to say, I'm not an electronic wizard). If you are interested, let me know and send off some pictures.