You just made my day, Curtis! After Ray and Tom beat me up with their recommendations for the MX-700, I skeptically took the plunge, and have been thrilled ever since.

We both know about the subjectivity of this hobby, when it comes to equipment. This causes me, most of the time, to be very reluctant to make recommendations. But, the MX-700 is the one piece of equipment I own that I virtually have NO qualms whatsoever about recommending.

Although the budget won't let me even think about it, I'm very curious as to what the 850 has to offer. Mustn't think about it. Must be strong. Lock up credit cards!

Jack

"People generally quarrel because they cannot argue." - G. K. Chesterton