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M W
11-06-01, 07:07 AM
Ok, experts, need your input. Need a new stereo VCR and don't have a DVD yet. Thinking of getting both. But what about getting BOTH in ONE unit? The Only downside I can see is that if one breaks, you lose the other while its being fixed. But what else? What specs should I make sure it has to go well with my Surround Sound system?
Thanks in advance for your advice.
MW
Thanks in advance for your advice.
MW
Smokey
11-06-01, 11:30 AM
Good Afternoon, MW:
We're not experts, my friend. When you are an expert, there is nothing left to learn. I learn something new every day in this business. I prefer "experienced".
You will get a lot of answers to this inquiry, of course. We all have different priorities on these things. So, here is my two cents worth:
DON'T get the two in one unit. For one, the old VCR is headed to a demise in the near future because of the change to HDTV. When that change comes, your VCR is going to be a dinosaur. Knowing the industry, I would recommend you buy inexpensive and something with some quality. Also, if you ever do need a repair on the thing, it should have some standing in the industry to provide parts, etc. In that aspect, I recommend Sharp Electronics. Panasonic? Can't get parts. Sony? Good machine but too expensive for the quality you get. Sharp is an American company, supports their equipment, excellent consumer quality, and I have seen them priced anywhere from $60 to $90 for a good home unit.
DVD's? Well, I'm a purist. I like quality in something digital. To that end, I lean toward Pioneer, Technics, and Sony (in that order).
And, I expect flack from the masses over this post. But, old Smokey spent government dollars to outfit government agencies with audio-visual equipment for a lot of years. My job was to get the most bang for the buck. I know what works, what company supports their equipment, etc.
And that, MW, is one person's opinion on the subject.
Smokey ;)
We're not experts, my friend. When you are an expert, there is nothing left to learn. I learn something new every day in this business. I prefer "experienced".
You will get a lot of answers to this inquiry, of course. We all have different priorities on these things. So, here is my two cents worth:
DON'T get the two in one unit. For one, the old VCR is headed to a demise in the near future because of the change to HDTV. When that change comes, your VCR is going to be a dinosaur. Knowing the industry, I would recommend you buy inexpensive and something with some quality. Also, if you ever do need a repair on the thing, it should have some standing in the industry to provide parts, etc. In that aspect, I recommend Sharp Electronics. Panasonic? Can't get parts. Sony? Good machine but too expensive for the quality you get. Sharp is an American company, supports their equipment, excellent consumer quality, and I have seen them priced anywhere from $60 to $90 for a good home unit.
DVD's? Well, I'm a purist. I like quality in something digital. To that end, I lean toward Pioneer, Technics, and Sony (in that order).
And, I expect flack from the masses over this post. But, old Smokey spent government dollars to outfit government agencies with audio-visual equipment for a lot of years. My job was to get the most bang for the buck. I know what works, what company supports their equipment, etc.
And that, MW, is one person's opinion on the subject.
Smokey ;)