Questions about (S-)VHS-to-PC archival hardware
I'm still in the "hardware-gathering" stage of a project to archive the contents of a few S-VHS and a number of VHS -- both home-recorded and pre-recorded -- videotapes onto my computer (at first, anyway) ... Most of the home-recorded tapes were recorded on my "classic" JVC HR-S7000U, and they'll be archived onto the 2-TB RAID 0 array of a PC running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit (Core i7-865, 8 GB of memory) ... At some point in the project, I imagine they'll also be burned to DVD's ...
After reading the advice of this forum for a couple of days, I went ahead and ordered a new-in-the-box ATI TV Wonder 600 USB device yesterday ... Having decided that the only other hardware that I (am likely to) need is (1) a high-end JVC S-VHS VCR, and (2) a good full-frame TBC box, I ask: Is there a better source for the AVT-8710? Is the current B&H crop bad? I've been Googling/searching eBay for the 7600/7800/9600/9800/V10 JVC models, and I'm perplexed by the eBay prices ... Here's what I found: http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-SR-V10U-S-VH...item19c541b0a7 $50 for a V10 ? http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-SR-V10U-Supe...item2eb52041f2 $75 for a V10 ? http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-Super-VHS-S-...item3f09c3daba $61 (currently) for a 7800 ? http://cgi.ebay.com/JVC-Super-VHS-ET...item45fa6d2725 $140 for a 7800 sounds more like it, without the manual or remote ... Not only have I never used eBay before, I've never even bought "used" (i.e., "caveat emptor") equipment before -- only "refurbished" once or twice, with some kind of warranty, from well-known/respected chains ... So I just don't know what to make of these prices -- I'd love to get a great bargain, buuuuuuuuuuuut ... Should I get the 7800 for $140, or one of the others, or just wait a bit? And also, how does my "hardware plan" for tape archival sound in general? Thanks in advance, Kevin |
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Remember that not everyone recognizes that there are videophiles out there willing to pay top $$$ for these rare units, so they are sometimes posted at low prices. Some sellers also don't know the true value of what they have ( thats how I got a steal on my BVP-4 procAmp). Just make sure the seller has a good reputation and return policy. I usually ask for more pictures if there aren't enough posted already. |
Thanks, Tuco!
Well, I reckon that's good enough for me ... At that price, I'm in! Kevin |
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So you're saying that your current setup with the SR-V10U and CTB-1000 -- purchased from those two eBay links -- works well for you? If so, I'll buy them both from those links, because so far I'm seeing in the forum here a string of (at least) 4 very recent AVT-8710's from B&H that are bad -- 1 for you, and 3 in a row (!) for "newby" ... And thanks for the heads-up about "image enhancement" fake photos ... Kevin |
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Well, I don't solely use the SR-V10U. I have about 6 different VCR's because some play nice with the SR-V10U and some don't. For example I recently purchased a Mitsubishi HS-HD2000U that performs better than my SR-V10U on certain tapes. I think you might find yourself buying different VCR's down the road to adapt to different tapes, but you are off to a good start. My SR-V10U is my primary capture VCR along with the Mistsubishi and some 6-head Toshiba W-7 series for tough EP mode tapes. I've also got a few older consumer-grade VCRs for those odd tapes that throw off the more expensive VCR's ( for some unknown reason ).
But in short, yeah I can vouch for my good experience with both of those sellers, but I can't guarantee as I have only dealt with each of them once. I don't think you will be disappointed with the SR-V10U and the CTB-100 for starters. Just don't get discouraged if one tape plays perfect and another one has issues; that's not uncommon, which is why most people here own multiple VCRs. NOTE: The remote control that comes with the SR-V10U in that auction is a JVC Multi Brand Remote ( LP20303-018 ) and not the original ( I don't believe ), but all the important functions work fine. Sorry, this is the best picture of the remote I could find at the moment ( don't have my camera here ) : Attachment 1480 Good luck! |
Thanks once again, Tuco!
Since you've had a good experience with those two eBay sources, I guess I'll try my luck as well! Kevin |
Thanks for the linkage. I just bought another SR-V10U for that $50 price. :)
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PAL S-VHS VCRs had smaller gray remotes, like mini versions of the black ones. |
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Thanks for unusually cheap eBay auctions in recent weeks, I bought several more SR-V10 units for under $75 shipped each, as extra backups. Fair market value of those VCRs is usually $150-250 each! Not sure what caused the crazy low pricing, but worked for me! Glad to hear several of you were able to get in on that, too. |
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I was thinking of snapping up a second one, but now I'm just glad I was able to get one! Kevin |
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P.S. I was thinking of grabbing another for backup as well just in case it keels over one day. Maybe he has more and will post them again. Let's just hope he doesn't realize the value and jack up the price. |
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recording outfit ... If they surface again at anywhere near that price, I'll get another one! Kevin |
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