The Quad/Eight Model 248 Mixing Console c. 1980

Hiya. I heard that Q8s (old and new) are fab consoles..I do remember that Mitsubishi (they of the tape-based digi-recorders) acquired the company sometimes in the 80s (Mitsubishi Westar?). I’ve never seen nor worked on one, so all you experts out, HELP!!!! Cheers, Ton. (the fanatical Trident console guy since the 80s).