Gentlemen,
I mixed on a Cooper 106 for years feeding a Nagra, Dat and later Disk Recorders. I switched to Ron's Solice and now it looks like I'll be moving to the Mix 12 because I simply need more tracks. I always preferred the analog till capture mode and two independent devices for safety. I have the fully capable Nomad in my bag for emergency and with today's shipping I can replace gear easily if it fails in the field.
For me, arguing the esoteric nuances of analog vs control surfaces and their components is mute due to the fact that everything I do is wireless. Having been a fan of the Cooper boards I find that putting a SD MM1 ahead of a transmitter gives me the warmth and control that I like to hear from my boom mic's.
Getting everything into the recorder in the most flexible, streamlined and bullet proof fashion is paramount.
Just my 2 cents.
Larry Long
PS
I can't wait for the new Deva!