I'd also prefer a pure Svhs-deck and I don't plan on ever using it's harddrive since I cannot transfer the files from it (i think) but since he claims it's the better of the two jvcs he owns I just tried to get an idea if the unit is worth getting.
I still don't know the model of his other jvc or his price yet since he is on vacation.
I was thinking of testing them out and if the price is ok get one or both of them.
I was searching for info on the unit and most information was on quality of recordings from satellite or on harddrive failures it seems to have a line tbc so it might be worth having for that part alone.
I was mostly after if you believe it to be a suitable starting point despite it featuring a hd. The most recommended units usually goes a little too high on
ebay or sellers seem unreliable.