Agfa DuoScan T1200 SCSI with USB or FireWire converter?

Hi!
I am in the process of upgrading to a new iMac and I am currently looking for any success stories on connecting and using (both in opaque and transparent mode) the venerable Agfa DuoScan T1200 SCSI scanner with Intel-based iMacs.
Has anyone around here been successful in doing this?
Options:
* SCSI to USB converter: which brands have you tried?
* Scanning software Agfa's FotoLook (running on Rosetta) or VueScan.
Thanks a lot for any input!
/rafa

Dude en BA
You are discussing just what I am dealing with about a friend. Just an early answer, is that there are SCSI-USB adaptors, costing about US$70,- to US$130,- here in USA. Have yet to find if this AGFA is supported in OSX. Can work with OS9 (Classic), will have to check if what software can be downloaded.
You are thinking of doing what I am working on my friend to get away from. Moving everything off his 10 year OS9, past his 5 year OSX to his 2.5 year OSX! Your avenue a possible but, but possibly not worth it.
Best wishes

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