.....PortaStudio*-type cassette decks, regardless of the manufacturer, will be more cost-effective to replace than repair if it is out-of-warranty. We've found that the average repair bill on well-used PortaStudios is in the neighborhood of $125.00-$175.00, money best utilized toward the purchase of a new unit, usually with better features. Or better yet, it offers you the opportunity to upgrade to a HD-based system, many of which cost LESS than you might have paid for your cassette unit. IF YOU INSIST, WE WILL REPAIR YOUR OLD ONE, JUST IN CASE YOU HAVE SOME SENTIMENTAL ATTACHMENT, BUT WE DO NOT RECOMMEND IT, NOR WILL WE GUARANTEE IT!!!
It's not that we don't want your money, however, here at dBm, we like to maintain a high level of integrity with our customers. Sometimes, that even means turning 'em away.