Is it really such a nightmare to run a tape machine!! and wouldnt VHS or normal tape have too much noise?? anyway i think the TUBES or VALVES seem the way... can u guyz recomend any.. Ive heard that some are very transparent e.g Crane Song and some are more colorful e.g Manley, Tubetech... do u guyz have any favourits i wonder? either way thanks a lot for the help!!