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Sony SLV-R1000

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#141918From: ROBERT RITGERDec 14, 1994 11:19 PM
There have been a few suggestions and endorsements for the Sony SLV-R1000 and I am interested in tracking one down. I have found the unit at B&H Photo and Video in NYC. Can anyone suggest another reputable dealer for me to check out? Mail order is OK or anything in the NY – Philly area will do. Thanks. Bob
#142487From: Tim Krego, [pro.image]Dec 18, 1994 6:33 PM
>>>There have been a few suggestions and endorsements for the Sony SLV-R1000 and I am interested in tracking one down. I have found the unit at B&H Photo and Video in NYC.<<< I'm looking to replace my Sony SLV-R5, predecessor to the SLV-R1000. I don't know if I want another Sony VCR though. I had this one in the shop twice, both for a bad power supply. That runs $200 each shot, though the first was under warranty. I have it back now, but it isn't working right. It misses frames when recording and stutters when using playback. It is were frustrating trying to describe that problem to a tech. For the price of the SLV-R1000 ($900-1000) you can get a couple JVC 4900's. They run about $550.
#142501From: ROBERT RITGERDec 18, 1994 11:17 PM
Ironic message as I was looking to replace a JVC with a Sony. I've had some audio problems with it. I'll have to ask about power supply problems with the SLV-R100, haven't heard any bad words yet.
#142720From: Tim Krego, [pro.image]Dec 19, 1994 9:17 PM
>>>Ironic message as I was looking to replace a JVC with a Sony. I've had some audio problems with it. I'll have to ask about power supply problems with the SLV-R100, haven't heard any bad words yet.<<< Both problems are probably isolated incidents, and probably not a good indicator of the quality. But I am upset my Sony seems to have let me down.