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Don't know precisely what your budget is, but in terms of value I think the Line 6 M5 is an awesome buy even if you only use it as a delay pedal and nothing else.  You get pretty much every variety you'll ever need, from pristine digital to analog to tape (tube and solid state models) to reverse to Binson Echorec-style platter delays with Tap tempo, lots of delay time available, user presets etc.  

I think it usually runs $199, which isn't much more (and in some cases less) than what you'll pay for a good delay pedal.  But this thing has a tone of delays PLUS distortions/ODs/reverbs/modulation effects/etc.  I got mine for around $140ish through Hello Music a few months back.  One of the best, maybe the best, bang-for-buck purchases I've ever made. 

I also like my MXR Carbon Copy, which I basically bought for the same price as the M5 a few years ago.  If you keep your delay times under 500ms, it's great choice for analog (I think it maxes out at 600ms).  I like that you can switch the modulation on and off….that helps get a bit of a tape effect.  Some folks think it's a bit too dark sounding, but I like it.

After that, I think the Boss DD-7 is a good option too.  I think that runs about $169, but at that point I'd just find another $30 and get the M5.

Hey Ex6 – I'll be covering quite a number of delay pedals in the line-up for 3P3D which starts on Dec 1st.  (Just FYI).  I can give you some better advice / suggestions once I have a chance to play them.

I will say – when you listen to delays – you really want to focus in on the repeats.  This is something I learned when I did the MXR / Maxon delay shoot-out.  Frankly speaking – I thought the repeats on the Maxon were more warm to my ears.  I know many folks really dig the MXR – so I think it's all a matter of preference … but, when you do listen / demo / sample the delay pedals – you want to really hone in on the repeats.  (That is the proof in the pudding).

M5 is also a great choice, b/c it's a swiss army knife with chock loads of options and features.  Prob best bang for the buck.

Sounds good.  BTW – b/c of Hurricane Sandy – some of the 'order of things' got messed up a bit.

Usually, I feature stories around the time of a video release, but in effort to let some stories hit for Black Friday – I released them before the video.

Check the home page of TheToneKing.com.  You'll see most of the delay pedals I'll be covering.  (Visual Sound, TC Electronic and the Vox DelayLab).

Those are the few that I'll be covering for 3P3D. 

I would recommend the TC Electronic Nova Repeater for good delay pedal for the buck. TC makes great effects IMO. If you are leaning toward the Swiss army knife box like the M5. Look at the new offerings by Zoom. They are similar to the M5 with more flexibility and a lower price.

i have 3 akai pedals but i got them for $24 and two out of the 3 sound amazing and are on my board. im thinking of selling the other