While I am not Steve Albini, I do have some specific perspective on this subject. I own a studio with both 2" analog and RADAR 24. Unlike Mr. Albini, my reputation doesn't allow me to only have analog recorders in my room. I tied for the first year I was open and I realized from a business perspective that I needed a digital recorder. I chose the RADAR because it sounds very good and because it does in fact act like a tape machine will simpler editing. The session controller, the user interface and the workflow in my room is quite similar whether I'm on the tape deck or the RADAR. The only difference is where I have to reach for the transport controls. The software only has one screen for the monitor, which can be ignored a good portion of the time. I usually have the screen saver on most of the time and don't pay attention to the monitor at all. you can even edit on it without the monitor (try that with a computer...) The sound is quite good and I've been quite happy not having to change everything I do "behind the scene" when I switch from one machine to the other.
