Video Asylum

Posted by strieb (A) on December 22, 2004 at 06:33:23

In Reply to: I'm listening... but which one? posted by strieb on December 2, 2004 at 09:27:30:

Yesterday I plugged a couple of tapes a store had on hand into the premium Victor (JVC?) VCR. It was feeding a Sony TV. The image was appallingly awful. I still can't believe that all was right with the setup, but the clerks were to busy to ask. Everything else was so uninspiring that the thought of spending even $120 for one of the current machines put me off. So off I went to my favorite reseller.

So now I own a 1992 Mitsubishi HV-S62 — more than likely a domestic model. It is an S-VHS, Stereo Hi-Fi deck with minimal features. It is has a rugged steel chassis, removable bottom plate and is distinctly heavy. I shone a small light into a dozen transports including a 1999 Sony. The Mitsubishi won out despite its age because it just screamed build quality compared to the others which included mid 90's Panasonics, Sonys Sanyos and Victors. It has been inspected, cleaned, tested and lubricated by a tech and has a three month guarentee and sold for 5,500 yen — $53.

Time will tell, but if it is anything like the Mitsu, downstairs it will be just what I want. Thanks to countless people whose knowledge I tapped in the archives, as well as Grantv who has responded to me in this thread. Everyone helped. Now, on to analogue adventures ....