Digital BW, The Print

Sorry for the previously missing attachment. 
 
As I was literally about to convert my lightly used 1160 to quad for printing  BW scans,  the main board has gone out on the 1160 and 'only'  needs about $200 to repair (parts and labor). The small dilemma is: to repair the 1160 and continue on with BW quads or instead buy the 1280 and continue on, but in hex. Besides the trade off on chipped carts, what  are  other pros and cons between the two printers? Both  printers seem to have very informed fans and I would be embarassed if this in anyway pits one vs. another. Just the pros and cons, really.  In addition to the  full range neutral BW prints  where high quality is a must,  I want to have the capability to make equal quality digital negatives, (via Dan Burkholder techniques),  for a return visit to the Nadeau type carbon print technique I have enjoyed before. Your patience and suggestions of course most appreciated. 






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