I got an A4 to this day, used an octatrack for a year or so (then it was sold). I also use an MK1 frequently, but got an MK2 for myself since I fell for “it is the same but with more features” text.
I like it, but I still think to myself sometimes - you could have got something more polished for half the price…
This thread below is also something I do not understand how a rational user can not support. I understand any reasons from the other (Elektrons) side, but it is strange, how the users themselves are justify things like that… Clearly we as users need this - or a finished products.