I am curently using a 5x4 enlarger which leaves much to be desired. Every time I put the neg. carrier in, it grinds off a small layer of metal. I guess you cou ld call it a 'snug' fit. Even though it's rated as a 4x5 enlarger, it will not let me print the edges of the neg, which bothers me as I like to set the edges o f my pictures on the ground glass. I would most appreciate hearing people's views on a new enlarger. I have always used a condeser enlarger. It seems to work for me and I've become quite adept at spotting over the years. However, I've read the praises of cold light and mi ght be persuaded to change. I will probably be visiting the States in a few weeks and would like to pick up an enlarger and bring it back on the plane. It seems to me that I will be encou ntering serious excess baggage (and a probable hernia) by doing this, - but I do n't see an alternative. All help is very much appreciated Yaakov Asher Sinclair