After many years, my Archive Python (internal DAT) gave out and I had to replace it quickly because of a huge transfer project I'm in the middle of. (It is available for parts. Only needs a new feeder drum spring)
Well, I found a great deal on Ebay for a "Brand New" Sony SDT-9000 for $129+ shipping.
Drive arrived, looking "brand new" still in the static bag. "Awesome!" I say, until I open up Sony Tape Tools to upgrade the firmware for audio (how many of you thought this would be a firmware question??)
The drive shows over 1200 hours of "Power On" time and a Drum Head Revolution of around 8 hours.
Does anyone have a Sony SDT-9000 that they remember how many "Power On" hours it had when it was new? If this is something regular such as OEM on/test time, I don't want to raise a stink, but if these drives are being advertised as "Brand New" and aren't... well, I'm not one to be kind when I receive a product that isn't what was advertised.