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27th Nov 2014, 11:07 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Edinburgh, UK.
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What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
My sister has a large collection of VHS and is looking for a reliable replacement for and older machine now discarded.
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28th Nov 2014, 7:15 am
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Pentode
Join Date: May 2014
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
I have a professional Panasonic SVHS player. Huge thing. I'd say that it'd be pretty much the best you can get nowadays. Type number fails me...
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28th Nov 2014, 8:25 am
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Dekatron
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Oxford, UK.
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
Yes, often known as the "Industrial" series.
The older ones, with no HiFi sound, often go for peanuts, though you have to watch out for machines that are well-worn. Nick. |
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28th Nov 2014, 12:07 pm
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Dekatron
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Location: W.Butterwick, near Doncaster UK.
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
You can i believe still get a new Panasonic possibly one that will copy straight to dvd built in.
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28th Nov 2014, 12:24 pm
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Heptode
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Accrington, Lancashire, UK.
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
Despite working for them I think the LG 888 ones took some beating, I admit I may be slightly biassed but we got very few under warranty ones back, and we sold thousands over the years. Apart from the cassette detection switch and the belt from the capstan to the rr\ff they were very reliable. And the very occasional guide entry and exit post going out of sync with each other we liked them a lot.
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28th Nov 2014, 11:48 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Edinburgh, UK.
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
Thanks for your suggestions guys.
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1st Dec 2014, 3:19 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Madrid, Spain / Wirral, UK
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
A late 90s Panasonic (NV-HD630 or similar) would be my choice. Or maybe a Sony (SLV-SE70, SLV-E720, SLV-E80 or similar).
A lot depends on whether the original machine was stereo or mono.
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Regards, Ben. |
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1st Dec 2014, 3:54 pm
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Dekatron
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Edinburgh, UK.
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
Thanks Ben, She has now bought a Panasonic DMR-EZ48V DVD/VCR Recorder.
Peter This thread can be closed now. |
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1st Dec 2014, 5:36 pm
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Octode
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Newport, Gwent, UK.
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Re: What would be the most reliable VHS machine?
Hi,
Bit late now, but I had one of these - and sent it back. There was a high-pitched whine from the VHS part that drove me mad! Michael |
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