 
|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
|
|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
In Reply to: new video investment questions-advice requested... posted by Jonathan on December 05, 2001 at 17:48:06:
"Am I crazy to consider investing in the cheap stuff?"I think you answered your own question here. You said you are not a videophile and the set up will only be used for occassional movie watching. If that's the case, go on the cheap. It's not all bad, particularly in a non-videophile system. If I were you, I'd go for a cheap VCR/DVD combo and save your money until (if/when) you are ready to make the jump into a system that is more high end.
Just IMHO.
Follow Ups:
A warning about videorecorders. Of all the components in this home (and that is too many), the videorecorders are the ones that visit the audio clinic the most often. This is not surprising considering their complexity and the number of moving (and wearing) parts to say nothing of the audio & video electronics.Also the tuners can vary a lot in their ability to give a good picture - noticable on smaller than 27" TVs. I've tried a number of brands but have zeroed in on National/Panasonic as the best both for reliability and picture quality. We do a lot of time shifting videotaping here and project on to a 112 inch screen. If the transmitted signal is good then our tapings can look as good, if not better than some of the direct broadcasts.
You claim not to be a videophile but you do not have to be very discriminating to be able to detect a good picture from a fuzzy one.
So, bottom line, choose carefully. That "cheap" videorecorder could cost a lot if it is unreliable.
Good hunting
John
Good point, well taken with regard to reliability!
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2024, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
