Would purchasing a used S-VHS player be worth it?
03-04-02, 10:03 PM
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Would purchasing a used S-VHS player be worth it?
I've recently been buying a number of titles on vhs that I'm just sick of waiting to finally make their appearance on dvd.
I have a fairly decent 2 or 3 year old Sony HIFI VHS player... but I wonder if purchasing an S-VHS would yield me a better picture when watching my pre-recorded 'store bought' tapes?
And if so, where would I find a cheaper new or used S-VHS player (Panasonic, Sony..etc?)
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I have a fairly decent 2 or 3 year old Sony HIFI VHS player... but I wonder if purchasing an S-VHS would yield me a better picture when watching my pre-recorded 'store bought' tapes?
And if so, where would I find a cheaper new or used S-VHS player (Panasonic, Sony..etc?)
Thanks,
sightandsound
03-04-02, 10:33 PM
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The biggest advantage an s-vhs player gives you is the s-video out, which in my opinion does give you a better signal. as far as where to find one, I don't know I bought mine in 98 and got raped for it so I would be no help
03-04-02, 10:45 PM
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You won't get much improvement playing pre-recorded videotapes on a SuperVHS VCR because they aren't recorded in SuperVHS. Connecting using the s-video connection may slightly improve things, but I doubt it. You're still stuck with regular VHS quality to begin with.
Some higher-end SuperVHS VCRs have digital enhancement circuitry to improve worn or poor quality tapes.
Crutchfield is selling a relatively nice JVC SuperVHS VCR for $169.
Some higher-end SuperVHS VCRs have digital enhancement circuitry to improve worn or poor quality tapes.
Crutchfield is selling a relatively nice JVC SuperVHS VCR for $169.
03-04-02, 11:59 PM
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Originally posted by Mr. Salty
You won't get much improvement playing pre-recorded videotapes on a SuperVHS VCR because they aren't recorded in SuperVHS. Connecting using the s-video connection may slightly improve things, but I doubt it. You're still stuck with regular VHS quality to begin with.
Some higher-end SuperVHS VCRs have digital enhancement circuitry to improve worn or poor quality tapes.
Crutchfield is selling a relatively nice JVC SuperVHS VCR for $169.
You won't get much improvement playing pre-recorded videotapes on a SuperVHS VCR because they aren't recorded in SuperVHS. Connecting using the s-video connection may slightly improve things, but I doubt it. You're still stuck with regular VHS quality to begin with.
Some higher-end SuperVHS VCRs have digital enhancement circuitry to improve worn or poor quality tapes.
Crutchfield is selling a relatively nice JVC SuperVHS VCR for $169.
03-05-02, 04:14 AM
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Why would you want to buy stuff like that???
I'm not confronting or anything, but at least be patient for movies not yet on DVD. It'll worth the wait.
I'm not confronting or anything, but at least be patient for movies not yet on DVD. It'll worth the wait.
03-05-02, 07:24 AM
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Why would you want to buy stuff like that???
Do you think any of these titles will be out anytime soon on dvd?
Blowup
LeSamourai
A Tale of Winter
Persona
The Earrings of Madame De
See what I mean? Believe me, I've already sent emails to New Yorker Video, Criterion, MGM...all of 'em and nobody is working on any of these titles (and there are a dozen or so more, just like them).
Why wouldn't I buy the tape? Life is too short not to be able to see these films and own them if their out in some format...
03-05-02, 01:30 PM
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Originally posted by eedoon
Why would you want to buy stuff like that???
I'm not confronting or anything, but at least be patient for movies not yet on DVD. It'll worth the wait.
Why would you want to buy stuff like that???
I'm not confronting or anything, but at least be patient for movies not yet on DVD. It'll worth the wait.
03-05-02, 05:53 PM
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A complete waste of time. Unless your tapes are encoded with an S-VHS signal, and pre-recorded tapes are not, you will see no benefit in purchasing a deck. If your wish to record off of a digital cable or satellite signal - this purchase makes sense. The S-Video output, when playing back studio recorded VHS tapes, will have little visual benefit whatsoever.
