I am considering picking one up from a local shop.

Its got two Tascam cards loaded into it.
Are there adapters to connect TDIF to ADAT?

What would be a good deal on this mixer and are there any issues that would steer me away from this mixer?

I am looking into eventually getting a hard disk recorder. as opposed to my computer for a portable recording rig.

Hi all, I'm planning on purchasing an Alesis hd24. What mixer should I get? It's for home studio use- Micing electric guitars thru amps, acoustic strings(mandos, banjos, martins), vocals, drums.
I've been reading some negative stuff about the Mackie 1604. Should I get the Mackie? What else can I get that's around $1000?

Thanks,
jb