[SOLD] For sale: green AVT-8710, TBC-1000, more TBCs
 

Updated April 2026

TBCs currently only available in workflows (TBC + S-VHS VCR + USB capture card).

For available workflows, see
https://www.digitalFAQ.com/forum/mar...-workflow.html


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Notes:
- All of my TBCs are refurb'd, pass clean signals, and often appear new/unused.
- Price varies on model, and prices range from $1500 to $3500, based on model, features, and condition.
- I also have some full workflows available (TBC + S-VHS VCR + USB capture card).

* Notice: For whatever reason, in recent times, I've had inquiries from people looking only for DataVideo TBCs. While DataVideo was historically excellent, time has not been kind to those units. DataVideo isn't worth the hassle in the 2020s, not when these still-excellent Cypress exist. Several of my own DataVideos are in a failed state, and I'm now using Cypress in its place.


** VCR and camcorder menus, and blue screens, are non-standard signals, not true NTSC or PAL. This sometimes creates problems for TBCs and capture cards. These specific units will work well for you if either (1) you disable the JVC blue screens, and never enter the JVC menu while capturing, or (2) you use Panasonic S-VHS VCRs, such as the AG-1980P (or AG-1970, or PAL equivalents like NV-HS1000 and FS200). Be aware that not all JVC decks can have the blue screen disabled, so verify in the JVC menus before inquiring. Unknown if these will work with any other VCRs/cameras. Cypress units degraded with the next iteration of units, aka the "black" era (black AVT-8710, and clones), and those not only hated the menus and blue screens, but added excessive ghosting and frame sticking issues. **

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None. Out of stock.
I do have a reputable source for a few more units, $2500 range, PM me if interested, I'll connect buyer and seller.

Yes, the specific Cypress and BV units that I sometimes have available are better than DataVideo units! I've been asked this in PM several times now. Noting that there are many not-good Cypress/BV out there in the wild, which is why those need to be bought from a trusted source (not eBay).

For some strange reason, starting in 2022 (and then stopping again in mid 2023), I'd gotten requests for "pictures", as if that tells you anything about these units. While the cosmetics on all my items is excellent, often like-new, it's the performance that matters. No mere photo can show that. You can already use Google to find photos of what many TBC units look like, if you're curious. But also noting many non-identical TBCs (both bad and good) look identical, so it's misleading altogether. In the few instances where images are not readily available, all a photo would tell you is "Wow, a boring box!" It's a waste of my time to take photos, and a waste of yours to view them. So I don't do "pictures". I'm not some Facebook/etc random person.

At this exact moment, all I'm seeing "in the wild" is failed/failing DataVideos (TBC-1000, -3000, -4000, etc) and black AVT-8710s on eBay. Also some hucksters falsely claiming that other random items/"TBCs" are "just as good as" (NOT!) DataVideo/AVT-8710 TBCs. And a few late-gen likely-noisy BVs. Do not buy those, do not be tempted to buy from eBay.
At this exact moment, there are a few TBCs and workflows, available in this marketplace, from other members. While I cannot vouch for those personally, I'd suggest anything in the marketplace is a vastly safer buy than eBay junk.

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Sold:
- brand new boxed DataVideo TBC-1000
- brand new boxed Cypress green AVT-8710
- brand new boxed Cypress CDM-1500 (green AVT-8710 clone without proc amp)
- DataVideo TBC-1000
- DataVideo TBC-1000, bypass modded
- DataVideo TBC-3000 with proc amp
- DataVideo TBC-4000 with proc amp
- DataVideo TBC-5000 for broadcast/master sources
- DataVideo TBC-6000 with proc amp
- Cypress green AVT-8710
- Cypress, essentially metal-body green AVT-8710
- Cypress green AVT-8710 clone, EOL version, for AG-1980 only**
- Cypress green AVT-8710 mid-gen B+** model, rebuilt and re-cased
- Cypress green-era AVT-8710 clone, late model (see note ** below)
- Cypress 1T, aka late green AVT-8710 clone, B+ graded unit, see note ** below
- Cypress 1T-TBC (mid 2000s model, green AVT-8710 clone, same IC chips)
- Cypress 1T-TBC P/N (mid 2000s model, green AVT-8710 clone, same IC chips)
- Cypress 1T-TBC-GL (mid 2000s model, green AVT-8710 clone, same IC chips)
- Cypress 8120 TBC, green AVT-8710 equivalent, NTSC only, composite only (decent composite, not blurry)
- Cypress AED-660, PAL only, essentially green AVT-8710 clone sans proc amp, slightly softer s-video
- Cypress AR, refurb'd, aka metal green AVT-8710 clone
- Cypress CDM-660 (mid 2000s model, green AVT-8710 clone), PAL only
- Cypress CDM-530/1 (mid 2000s model, green AVT-8710 clone), modded/setup for capture workflow
- Cypress CDM-830/1 (mid 2000s model, green AVT-8710 clone), modded/setup for capture workflow
- Cypress CDM-1200 (essentially green AVT-8710 clone without proc amp)
- Cypress CDM-1500 (essentially green AVT-8710 clone without proc amp)
- Cypress CDM-1500 (essentially green AVT-8710 clone without proc amp), like-new in box
- Cypress 1500, essentially green AVT-8710 clone TBC performance, new
- Cypress 1500, essentially green AVT-8710 in transparency, TBC-1000 in function
- Cypress AVT-8710 mid-gen B+** model, rebuilt/re-cased, heatsink modded
- Cypress AVT-8710 late-gen B+** model, rebuilt/re-cased, heatsink modded
- BV8, early model, essentially green AVT-8710 + DataVideo TBC-100 performance (excellent!)
- BV10, early model, essentially green AVT-8710 + DataVideo TBC-100 performance (excellent!)
- For.A FA-125 TBC (NTSC only), modified for performance, essentially TBC-1000 clone in function
- For.A FA-125, modded, refurb'd, essentially TBC-1000 clone in function
- Kramer FC-400, essentially TBC-1000 clone in function, NTSC performance weaker
- DataVideo DVK-100 + DMR-ES15, TBC(ish) combo, modded/setup for capture
- DataVideo DVK TBC(ish), modded/preset to function as budget TBC-1000
- DataVideo DVK-100, modded/setup for capture, ideally paired with ES10/15 to make a TBC(ish) combo
- DataVideo DVK-100 like-new in box + DMR-ES15, TBC(ish) combo, modded/setup for capture
- DataVideo DVK TBC(ish), refurb'd, modded/preset for capture
- blue DataVideo TBC(ish), refurb'd, preset, for cleaner sources
- I.Den IVT-7, s-video, manual, NTSC only, calibrated
- Pixie, best paired with AG-1980P, does not like VCR menus (JVC/etc)

When you work professionally in a field, you tend to have not just the equipment you need, but backups of everything. And when equipment tends to be scarce, hard to replace or repair, you may have backups of the backups! That's how I was with TBCs. But that studio career is over (some "employees" were contractors, hence owning the gear ourselves), and I need to get over that "must keep backups of backups" mindset. We/dFAQ have enough equipment, I have enough personal equipment, the excess can go. That's good news for you. I'll also be letting two AG-1980P decks go in the near future. Same reason, extra backups.

N/A for devices available now.

None. Out of stock.
I've never been completely of stock before.
Unknown if/when I will get more. PM me to be added to the waitlist. I've been saying for several years that TBCs are getting harder to find, and I'd eventually run out. That day is now.
At this exact moment, all I'm seeing out there is failed/failing DataVideos (TBC-1000, -3000, -4000, etc) and black AVT-8710s on eBay. Also some hucksters falsely claiming that other random items/"TBCs" are "just as good as" (NOT!) DataVideo/AVT-8710 TBCs. And a few late-gen likely-noisy BVs. Do not buy those, do not be tempted to buy from eBay.
At this exact moment, there are a few TBCs and workflows, available in this marketplace, from other members. While I cannot vouch for those personally, I'd suggest anything in the marketplace is a vastly safer buy than eBay junk.

PM sent for one of your Cypress AVT-8710.

Gosh.. that workflow looks nice.. just can't swing it right now though.

Great prices!

All TBC-3000s now gone.
8710s and 1000s almost gone.

If you're still waffling on whether you should get one, better make up your mind quick, :wink2:

More gone. :cool:

Is the AVT-8710 still available?

I've released a few more of my Cypress units. :eek:

Hi lordsmurf,

Which Cypress units do you have left?

Thanks,
Michael

PM'd. :congrats:

Could you give me a price on the DataVideo TBC-1000 including shipping to the UK?

I really appreciate your work here, I've just started out and this site has been a fantastic resource! :)

Thanks,
Richard.

I have another pair available. :woot:

Sidegraded my personal DataVideo TBC gear, selling off these excellent extra units.

- TBC-1000 is like new, includes OEM power supply - gone!
- TBC-4000 is very good, replacement PSU available from TGrant

Already had nibbles for both units, didn't think I'd need to even post them in the Marketplace, but no closed deals yet. So still up for grabs. First to PM me wins! :P

Pair of what?

I bought a Panasonic 1980 fro Deter and I still need an external TBC for my conversion work. Do you have something that will work? Thanks!

Yes, I have something nice, PM'd you. :congrats:

Updated. Who wants a TBC? :D

yes, looking for one of those :-) please!

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Yes, I am looking for one. What do you have and what is the price please?

PM sent... :)

How much are you asking for the AVT 8710?

Im looking for a TBC, how much for the AVT-8710?

Any other TBCs for sale? Seems to be the last piece of kit I need (wish I embarked on converting my tapes long ago when this stuff was more readily available).